Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Part of: Pura Vida Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach has been inspected 24 times since 2021, accumulating 234 violations—an average of 9.8 per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in every inspection cycle, with recurring findings including employee health reporting (cited in at least 6 inspections), food contact surface violations (at least 7 inspections), chemical storage and toxic substance control (at least 6 inspections), and handwashing procedure violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A disciplinary action in the amount of $800 was issued. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 resulted in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition and identified 10 violations including high-priority findings for shell stock requirements, toxic substance control, consumer advisory, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2014044636 | $800.00 | Sep 19, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections45 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach had?
- Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach find?
- Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach been fined?
- Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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