Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
26
Last inspection
April 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 8
Pura Vida currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 21, 2025 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
Latest Inspection Details
April 21, 2025
- Date
- April 21, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pura Vida does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Pura Vida's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pura Vida's current NYC health grade?
Pura Vida currently has a N grade.
When was Pura Vida last inspected?
Pura Vida was last inspected on April 21, 2025.
What was Pura Vida's latest inspection score?
Pura Vida's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Pura Vida have in its latest inspection?
Pura Vida had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Pura Vida located?
Pura Vida is located at 25 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11249.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50163108
Last updated: July 3, 2026