THE CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS
265 ARAGON AVE, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (7)
- 12A-07-5Critical
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwashing area.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwashing area.
High Priority
- 29-08-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at cook line.
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at cook line.
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Basic
- 16-33-4
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener needs a deep cleaning.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener needs a deep cleaning.
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.