PURA VIDA MIAMI

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach inside reach in cooler by front counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by preparation area blocked by a rack.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by dishwasher machine.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking below dishwasher machine.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single services plates not inverted stored above preparation table at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler by preparation area.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth all over preparation tables.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink faucet missing vacuum breakers.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided manager with cleanup procedures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by ware washing area blocked with employees scooters.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink had food debris at drain at area with multiple reach-in units.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand washing sink near office. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided manager with reporting responsibilities agreement electronically. Employees present at time of inspection signed forms. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of sweet potatoes used in 48 hrs or less with no production time / date.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink at bathroom used by all employees, recorded 81F. Run for 5 minutes.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near office. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic and metal pans not stored inverted at server room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on grill near ware washing area. Manager removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of mayonnaise stored on floor at dry storage area.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks not properly inverted at front counter.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee cups, deli containers and poly seal bags stored on floor at dry storage area.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed diced chicken (51F - Cooling) dated 12-07-22.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook in food preparation touch her hair with a gloved hand and continue working.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed diced chicken (51F - Cooling) dated 12-07-22.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware wash area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the front line area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front counter.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole by the walk in cooler.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on splitter in bar area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by mop bucket in dish washing area. Manager moved mop bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand washing sink next to dish machine area. Manager replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen area next to managers office.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard used on prep line soiled.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted after washing next to dish machine.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cel phone stored on prep table by salad bar.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooked cooking tuna without a hair net.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed water inside light shield next to prep area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in shelves soiled with pickled onion juice from bag that broke in prep area. Manager had bag resealed and cleaned reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna being thawed in standing water at 41 ° F Manger open faucet to continue thawing process under running water. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not set up to air dry next to hand washing sink in dishwashing area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use towels not stored in sanitizer bucket through out kitchen and prep areas.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at ware washing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Establishment has no chlorine test strips for dish machine. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed establishment converted food storage room into a prep room. Room initially only had reach in coolers and freezer. Room now has food prep tables and 2 vacuum packaging machines. No hand wash sink provided in this area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Observed establishment converted food storage room into a prep room. Room initially only had reach in coolers and freezer. Room now has food prep tables and 2 vacuum packaging machines. No hand wash sink provided in this area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Plan review was called during call back inspection and they stated no plans were received. Observed establishment converted food storage room into a prep room. Room initially only had reach in coolers and freezer. Room now has food prep tables and 2 vacuum packaging machines. No hand wash sink provided in this area. Admin Complaint