Pura Vida Miami in Miami

701 Brickell Ave #101, Miami, FL 33131

Overview

Pura Vida Miami in Miami-Dade County operated with a recurring pattern of high-priority violations across its 20 inspections on record, averaging 5.75 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Shell stock handling violations (improper storage or identification of shellfish) appeared repeatedly in the two most recent inspections (January 2026 and August 2025), cited as high-priority violations. Time as a control mechanism for cooling or holding food was also cited multiple times across recent inspections. Earlier inspections documented employee health policy violations and handwashing procedure failures. A fire safety violation was noted on October 27, 2017, when an alarm light was illuminated on the fire alarm control panel. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
115Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: January 14, 2026

Pura Vida Miami in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.69 violations / inspection 6.69 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Pura Vida Miami in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Lodging · 04-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Trouble/alarm light illuminated on the fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.

Pura Vida Miami in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pura Vida Miami in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pura Vida Miami in Miami last inspected?
Pura Vida Miami in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pura Vida Miami in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Pura Vida Miami in Miami are: Time as control, Shell stock requirements, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Pura Vida Miami in Miami had?
Pura Vida Miami in Miami has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pura Vida Miami in Miami find?
Pura Vida Miami in Miami was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pura Vida Miami in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Pura Vida Miami in Miami 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 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 had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pura Vida Miami in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Pura Vida Miami in Miami operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Four Seasons Hotel Miami (2017).

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