CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS
265 ARAGON AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at dishwashing area changing tasks from soiled equipment to clean utensils without previously washing hands.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a liners box stored on floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dishwasher area.
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired manager certificate. Person in charge, Jonas Kaplan*Warning*
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink next to kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in women's restroom. Operator had extra lids in storage and placed them on trash cans.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook Fixed the faucet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white bean soup (58F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler at preparation area. As per employee it was cooked the night before and then placed inside unit for cooling. Didn't reach temperature within 6 hours.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white bean soup (58F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler at preparation area. As per employee it was cooked the night before and then placed inside unit for cooling. Didn't reach temperature within 6 hours.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to person in charge via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand sink next to ware washing area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ware washing area. Employee provided the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ware washing area. Employee provided the soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with white mold like substance at ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn in all units at preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside two chest freezers at ware washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled at press station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter and ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer door gaskets soiled at ware washing area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in cooler bottom interior soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed stored on storage floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dish machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 on coffee machine area.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided to operator while conducting the inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator while conducting the inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator paid license. Confirmation number 238506126.
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.