Pura Vida Miami in Miami

3818 Ne 1 Avenue, Miami, FL 33137

Overview

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.

18Inspections
102Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: November 17, 2025

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

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 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: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Pura Vida Miami in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by kitchen back door.

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
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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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