Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PURA VIDA MIAMI

959 WEST AVE STE 8-10 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3342540
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8361800
DBPR license2334906

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink faucet missing vacuum breakers.

Intermediate 7

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by ware washing area blocked with employees scooters.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink had food debris at drain at area with multiple reach-in units.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand washing sink near office. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided manager with reporting responsibilities agreement electronically. Employees present at time of inspection signed forms. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate03G-06-5

Intermediate – Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of sweet potatoes used in 48 hrs or less with no production time / date.

#16Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink at bathroom used by all employees, recorded 81F. Run for 5 minutes.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near office. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic and metal pans not stored inverted at server room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on grill near ware washing area. Manager removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of mayonnaise stored on floor at dry storage area.

#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks not properly inverted at front counter.

#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee cups, deli containers and poly seal bags stored on floor at dry storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.