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.
Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Cafe at Books & Books in Coral Gables: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
Intermediate Violations
— 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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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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 February 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 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 February 13, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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