Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables
Last inspected:
265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables has accumulated 159 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations. Top recurring violations involve clean multi-use utensils, consumer advisories, and proper ventilation. Inspection history shows general compliance improvement from 2020-2022, with sporadic upticks in violations in 2024 and 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables last inspected?
- Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 29, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables had?
- Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables find?
- Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables was most recently inspected on June 29, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables has no emergency closures 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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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