Pura Vida Miami
1104 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335457
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
Observed cooked chicken 102°F Hot holding at steam table. Operator started reheated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed using non-food-grade paper to wrap washed herbs.
Basic3
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses inside kitchen area.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles stored under paper towel dispenser located next to hand washing sink at front counter.
Code 38, Lighting: Observed Light shield damaged/in disrepair at three compartment sink area.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.