PURA VIDA MIAMI
1940 ALTON RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked salmon (56F – Cold Holding) and sweet potatoes (56F – Cooling) in reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager cooked the night before. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4High Priority – Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet located across from 3 compartment sink at dish washing area.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked salmon (56F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager cooked the night before. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know how to calibrate thermometer, coached manager on proper method.
Basic 9
24-05-4Basic – 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 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in preparation table at kitchen.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches and bracelets engaging with food throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container with handle inside of fruit at smooth station.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in hand sink near the preparation tank at kitchen.
16-46-4Basic – Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located at dish washing area.
21-12-4Basic – Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in preparation at kitchen with no label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.