PURA VIDA MIAMI
7535 N KENDALL DR 2021 A · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over cooked tuna at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees cleaned the gloves with wet towels between serving ready to eat food at preparation area. The manager was informed that the gloves need to be changed, not cleaned.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge on hand wash sink front counter. Manager removed the sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter. Manager provided the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at coffee station.
Basic 10
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna bearing a label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler. Operator started to open the individual packages **Corrective Action Taken**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing a watch while preparing food. Employees took out the watches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 40 seat and license 24 approved.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cheese and kale at reach in cooler. Manager removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 106° F. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken on preparation sink on standing water. Operator turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.