Pura Vida Key Biscayne

455 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334532

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Grade A
Safety score 94 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 16, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

The mop sink is on the plan and is located outside.Basic · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 16 routine inspection
    3 basic
    -3
  • Extension granted on Sep 16
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -3
  • Safety score94

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

3 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 16, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    1 violation still not corrected:

    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: The mop sink is on the plan and is located outside.

      Give an extension for mop sink approval, no access approved at time of callback inspection. Mop sink on approved plans not accessible to be used. Operator will request approval to use another mop sink operated by the hotel license 2328328

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 16, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    3 violations found:

    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic3

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: The mop sink is on the plan and is located outside.

      However, unable to verified, dry storage boxes and employee lockers are blocking access to it.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed employee phones and keys stored on top of prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Observed No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Employee personal belongings1
Other sanitary and safe operation1