What is Pura Vida Miami's health inspection score?

Pura Vida Miami has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pura Vida Miami last inspected?

Pura Vida Miami was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pura Vida Miami have?

Pura Vida Miami has 44 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pura Vida Miami safe to eat at?

Pura Vida Miami has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Pura Vida Miami serve?

Pura Vida Miami serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pura Vida Miami

Name: Pura Vida Miami
Address: 6022 S DIXIE HWY C, South Miami, 33143
Rating: 72

6022 S DIXIE HWY C, South Miami

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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American•South Miami

Ranked #112 of 210 in South MiamiBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

15x

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

6022 S DIXIE HWY C, South Miami, FL 33143

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Aug 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

8 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Routine - Food1 Complaint3 Routine

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

6 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

88/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5
31AHandwash sink not accessible or used for other purposes−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionEmergency order recommended

3 High6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−20 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5
31AHandwash sink not accessible or used for other purposes−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 23

Complaint Inspection

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

35Live animals present−2
29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
35Live animals present−2

Base deductions−38 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total

63/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
35Live animals present−2

Base deductions−51 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

33Floors/walls/ceiling not clean−2
33Floors/walls/ceiling not clean−2

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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