PURA VIDA MIAMI
PURA VIDA MIAMI maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Dadeland Mall
Kendall, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883537
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter and kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at cook line area. Operator removed during inspection also sent. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with water not labeled located at açaí station. Operator labeled during inspection also sent. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed salmon over empanadas located cook line area. Operator stored properly during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front counter area.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of bananas blocked hand wash sink located front counter. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/3/2025
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 00 ppm.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwasher area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers. Located kitchen operator stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of bananas blocked hand wash sink located front counter. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Patty, Piedad.
Inspection Date: 8/9/2024
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensil stored in standing water at 75°f located at cooked line area. Operator removed the water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located near coffee machine. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of bananas blocked hand wash sink located front counter. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Carolina Vera.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8487212
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water per four minutes at 95°f. Located cook line area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.
Inspection Date: 8/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374031
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 535-4142
Website: https://www.puravidamiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(918 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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