Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Haringey
Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Upper Ground Floor Restaurant, 2 Queens Parade, Brownlow Road, N11 2DN
How it compares in Haringey
That puts Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd among the 1,450 places in Haringey holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 79% | ← Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Aida Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2020 |
| Ally pally food store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Accent Catering @ Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Arnos Grove Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Armonia Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Alicedda Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd
What is Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Haringey Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd last inspected?
Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, and Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects Pura Vida Costarican Restaurant Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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