Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach
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959 West Ave Ste 8-10, Miami Beach, FL 33139Part of: Pura Vida Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach has logged 19 inspections with 145 total violations between January 2022 and August 2025, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have recurred repeatedly, including employee health reporting (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage (4 inspections), time as a control for temperature abuse (4 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (5 inspections). A January 2025 inspection resulted in a warning issued after 5 violations were found, including high-priority employee health and chemical storage issues. The most recent inspection on August 7, 2025 documented 14 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, chemical storage, and improper use of time as a control, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
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: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 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 August 7, 2025. 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: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach had?
- Pura Vida Miami in Miami Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 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 August 7, 2025 with 7 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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