Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PURA VIDA MIAMI

1940 ALTON RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3337187
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8356445
DBPR license2333622

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Sweet potatoes (54F – Cooling). As per manager, day before.

#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.

#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Sweet potatoes (54F – Cooling). As per manager, day before.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Turkey Bacon (53F – Cold Holding). As per manager, product came from another refrigeration unit.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey Bacon (53F – Cold Holding). As per manager, product came from another refrigeration unit.

#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above clean plastic containers at ware washing area.

Basic 9

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom used by staff with no self closing door.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls no stored inverted at storage area near ware washing area.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet at coffee station.

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler near coffee machine.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed water spray nozzle soiled at smoothie station sink.

#7Basic32-12-5

Basic – Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom used by staff.

#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Observed hole in ceiling near bathroom used by staff.

#9Basic03G-53-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packaged cook chicken with no production time and date, used in less than 48 hrs.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.