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 dateJanuary 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3404402
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8545879
DBPR license2333622

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#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 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**

Repeat Violation
#11High Priority29-42-4

High 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.

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High 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**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic24-05-4

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 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in preparation table at kitchen.

#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-01-5

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 container with handle inside of fruit at smooth station.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in hand sink near the preparation tank at kitchen.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located at dish washing area.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – 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.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.