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PURA VIDA MIAMI

221 SW 1 AVE, SUITE 3 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3390178
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8496768
DBPR license1625187

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#1High 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. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler:; cooked rice (52F – Cooling) As per operator, cooked yesterday and cooled overnight. Item did not cool to 41F within a total of 6 hours. Item was covered with metal cover. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live, small flying insect landing on celery at front counter. 1 live, small flying insect landing on cutting board at front counter. 3 live, small flying insects flying around in kitchen area. 1 live, small flying insect flying around in office area.

#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen manager touched hat, touched hair then handled pans of food and prepared food; no glove change. Kitchen manager changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Celery at front counter contaminated by a fly.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter; flip top cooler with sauces: Portion cups of green harissa(56F – Cold Holding) As per operator, moved from lower section of flip top cooler unit more than 4 hours prior. Stored over stacked and double panned. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler:; cooked rice (52F – Cooling) As per operator, cooked yesterday and cooled overnight. Item did not cool to 41F within a total of 6 hours. Item was covered with metal cover. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter; flip top cooler with sauces: Green harissa (47F – Cold Holding) As per operator, placed in top section of flip top cooler 2 .5hours prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill. At flip top unit with fruits for smoothies: overnight oats with milk (53F – Cold Holding) As per operator, made on Sunday and removed from cooler 15 mins prior for order. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator discarded. At front counter: Ice bed at front counter: yogurt in protein cups (52F – Cold Holding) As per operator, placed there 30 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Yogurt was sitting above the ice. Operator discarded. Expo line: portioned eggs (53F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F – Cold Holding); ham (49F – Cold Holding) As per operator, removed from stainless steel reach in cooler 2 hours prior to store in mini flip top unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator removed to quick chill. At front counter; flip top cooler with sauces: Portion cups of green harissa(56F – Cold Holding) As per operator, moved from lower section of flip top cooler unit more than 4 hours prior. Stored over stacked and double panned. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler units near bread ovens:; humus (46F at 11:05am; 47F at 11:54am – Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 8am. At flip top cooler unit: bean sprouts (47F at 10:54am; 51F at 11:46am- Cooling) As per operator cooling, since 15 mins. At current rate of cooling, both items will not cool to 41F within a total of 4 hours. Operator moved both items to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored above clean utensils on shelf in cupboard near front counter. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabelled spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on shelf of cupboard near front counter. Operator removed to label. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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