Books & Books

3409 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Books & Books appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Coconut Grove restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by trash can.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand washing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand washing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates and to go containers not stored inverted.

25-06-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed in shared bathroom. Operator provided toilet paper. **Corrected On-Site**

32-11-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both shared bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located front counter next to ice machine.

31B-02-4

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.

22-38-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in all gender's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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.

25-06-4

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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**

16-37-1

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**

38-07-4

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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**

11-27-4

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**

16-37-1

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**

11-26-1

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**

38-07-4

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Books & Books last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Books & Books on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Books & Books?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Books & Books.

How does Books & Books compare to other restaurants in Coconut Grove?

Books & Books most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coconut Grove average of 68.

Has Books & Books' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Books & Books have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Books & Books means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Books & Books inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Books & Books is inspected around two times per year on average.

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