CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS

265 ARAGON AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA2328355

CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS in Coral Gables, FL has 26 inspections on record with 148 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections
148Violations
0Closures

Data current as of January 28, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Jan 28, 2025 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures
May 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V16 Proper cooking temps
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Feb 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
Jul 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Feb 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Jul 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Mar 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
May 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Oct 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
May 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Jul 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Aug 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Oct 18, 2016 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS had?
CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS ever been shut down?
No, CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS?
The most frequently cited violations at CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: January 28, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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