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THE CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS

265 Aragon Avenue
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

  • 32-12-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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* Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook Fixed the faucet.

Inspection Date: 5/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543404

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn in all units at preparation area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside two chest freezers at ware washing area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled at press station.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter and ware washing area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer door gaskets soiled at ware washing area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in cooler bottom interior soiled.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed stored on storage floor. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dish machine.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 on coffee machine area.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 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. Provided to person in charge via email. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand sink next to ware washing area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ware washing area. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375537

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator paid license. Confirmation number 238506126. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 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. Form provided to operator while conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided to operator while conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(221 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Store
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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