Books & Books in Coconut Grove
Last inspected:
3409 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Books & Books in Coconut Grove has been inspected 17 times since 2021, recording 34 total violations with an average of 2.0 violations per inspection, well below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in $160 in fines. Recurring intermediate-priority violations centered on proper cooking temperatures, allergen awareness, chemical storage, and consumer advisories across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on August 11, 2025 documented 9 violations (3 intermediate, 2 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Books & Books in Coconut Grove: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Books & Books in Coconut Grove: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015033262 | $160.00 | Jul 10, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Books & Books in Coconut Grove: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Books & Books in Coconut Grove: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Books & Books in Coconut Grove last inspected?
- Books & Books in Coconut Grove was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Books & Books in Coconut Grove?
- The most frequently cited violations at Books & Books in Coconut Grove are: Proper cooking temps, Allergen awareness, Waste properly disposed.
- How many health inspections has Books & Books in Coconut Grove had?
- Books & Books in Coconut Grove has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Books & Books in Coconut Grove find?
- Books & Books in Coconut Grove was most recently inspected on August 11, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Books & Books in Coconut Grove ever been shut down?
- No, Books & Books in Coconut Grove has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Books & Books in Coconut Grove faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Books & Books in Coconut Grove has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Books & Books in Coconut Grove been fined?
- Books & Books in Coconut Grove has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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