Barnes & Noble Booksellers, INC.

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 18, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Quat test kits are expired.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Previous certified food manager is no longer employed at the facility.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

2. May 16, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Packaged Genoa salami and cheese, and commercially prepared juices labeled "keep refrigerated" in open face display cooler are cold held at 56°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Items out of temperature were voluntarily discarded during the inspection. Unit will not be used for time/temperature control for safety foods until it has been adjusted or repaired.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in kitchen next to ice machine.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Soap was placed in soap dispenser during inspection.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying at sink in kitchen next to ice machine.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Paper towels were placed in dispenser during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at kitchen handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Handwashing signage was placed at kitchen hand washing sink during inspection.

     Code 6-301.14

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Mops stored in mop bucket and another on floor.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

3. Jun 14, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The faucet at mop sink is not maintained in good repair. It is leaking.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

4. Jun 11, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     String cheese, packaged prociutto and mozzarella, and Naked brand juices labelled "keep refrigerated" in grab and go cooler are cold held at 52-62°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Items voluntarily discarded. Do not use grab and go cooler for Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods until cooler is able to maintain proper cold holding temperature.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The quat sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0-100 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Wiping cloth buckets were re-made with sanitizer at correct concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on ice bin under counter.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER SANITIZATION TEMPERATURES

     Water temperature for the sanitization rinse in the Jackson Dish Star high temperature warewashing machine is at 148.2° F.

     Correction: Adjust the water temperature so the hot water is between 160°F and 194 °F or have the unit serviced immediately. Food establishment shall cease operations unless alternative warewashing is available. Facility may use 3-compartment sink for sanitizing.

     Code 4-501.112

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in kitchen next to ice machine.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in kitchen for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The faucet at mop sink is not maintained in good repair. It is leaking.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

5. May 16, 2023 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Unisex employee bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink behind counter or in employee restroom.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14