BOOKS & BOOKS

Main Highway
Miami, Florida, 33133
Coconut Grove
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/3/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice bin.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both shared bathrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed in shared bathroom. Operator provided toilet paper. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8550003

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in all gender's bathroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks not stored inverted at the top of reach in cooler at kitchen area.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink located front counter blocked by plastic container. And one located at kitchen area blocked by a table.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located front counter next to ice machine.
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8549847

  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the kitchen,prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At the time of the inspection no chlorine test strips were available. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Operator purchased incorrect strips. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383632

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the kitchen,prep area. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At the time of the inspection no chlorine test strips were available. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(128 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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