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
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Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
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