Pura Vida Miami
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
55
Score
Pura Vida Miami, located at 7535 N Kendall Dr 2021 A in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 28, 2026. The inspection identified two critical, two major, and two minor violations. Corrective actions were taken on-site for issues including improper sanitizing procedures and sanitizer strength.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
64
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
33
Jan 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee wash dishes and dip into sanitizer; skipping rinse step. Inspector spoke to operator about proper 3CS procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed where açaí containers are stored.
14-69-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS with 0 ppm for Quaternary. Operator dumped sanitizer and refilled. Final reading: 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in hand sink next to steam table.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack in kitchen.
22-31-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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