PURA VIDA MIAMI
3818 NE 1 AVENUE, Miami, FL, 33137
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer on rack with to go items. Operator removed items from chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at lowboy prep top: smoked salmon stored behind tuna salad. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 24-08-4Repeat
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-36-5
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing cooler next to kitchen exit. Observed at standing cooler in prep area.
Basic
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack.
Basic
- 33-16-4Corrected on site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Operator had employee close during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on floor in stairwell.
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation in kitchen.
Basic
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above kitchen entrance.
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in ware wash area. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles in kitchen and prep. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.