Pura Vida Miami
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
45
Score
Pura Vida Miami, located at 3818 NE 1 Avenue in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 6, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection resulted in 2 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor violations. While most of its 9 recorded inspections have been low-risk, the most recent inspection noted repeat violations for soiled ceiling tiles and improperly air-dried equipment.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
45
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
37
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
22
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Violations — Apr 6, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles in kitchen and prep. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing cooler next to kitchen exit. Observed at standing cooler in prep area.
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Operator had employee close during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on floor in stairwell.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation in kitchen.
36-27-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at lowboy prep top: smoked salmon stored behind tuna salad. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer on rack with to go items. Operator removed items from chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in ware wash area. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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