Pura Vida Miami in Miami
3818 Ne 1 Avenue, Miami, FL 33137
Pura Vida Miami in Miami-Dade County has recorded 102 violations across 18 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A single disciplinary action resulted in $200 in fines. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly, including employee health policy violations cited in February 2025 and November 2025, toxic substance control violations in 6 of the last 8 inspections, time-as-control violations in 4 of the last 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 7 of the last 8 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on June 12, 2024, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition after 10 violations were cited in a routine food inspection on November 7, 2025 that prompted a Warning Issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 17, 2025
Pura Vida Miami in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pura Vida Miami in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024058078 | $200.00 | Jun 12, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Pura Vida Miami in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended
Pura Vida Miami in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Assigned to Inspector
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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 November 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pura Vida Miami in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pura Vida Miami in Miami are: Toxic substance control, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Pura Vida Miami in Miami had?
- Pura Vida Miami in Miami has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 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 November 17, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- 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 faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pura Vida Miami in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Pura Vida Miami in Miami been fined?
- Pura Vida Miami in Miami has been fined a total of $200.00 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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