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PURA VIDA MIAMI

2364 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33305

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3731539
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13770032
DBPR license1625907

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 1 small flying insect by takeout area. Additionally, observed 1 small flying insect land on deli paper, manager discarded paper. Additionally, observed 1 small flying insect flying inside pastry case. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cut tomatoes (50F – Cooling @10:30, cooling since 8:30, 52°@ 11:30) with lid on at reach in cooler. Manager placed in freezer uncovered to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic 6 pans wet nesting.

#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching fruit in reach in freezer, manager rearranged . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#4Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.