Barnes & Noble Booksellers

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Inspections

1. Aug 20, 2026 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at men's restroom handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Sign posted during inspection.

     Code 6-301.14

2. Feb 9, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Per conversation with employee, utensils used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours. (Blender, frothers, stir spoons)

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours. Provided education to staff during inspection.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring QUAT sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Provide a QUAT test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration. Text or email photo of sanitizer test kit upon receipt.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be used as slop sink during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Discontinue using this sink to rinse blenders and frother cups OR remove the swinging doors to the backroom and ONLY use the designated hand washing sink in the back room. Text or email to let inspector know which solution you will be using.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

3. Aug 13, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Per discussion with person in charge, utensils that are used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned (or switched out with clean utensils) every 4 hours.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours. Provided education during inspection.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     The QUAT test kit is expired as of 8/1/25.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration. Provide photo test kit upon receipt.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer. Provide photo upon receipt of the device.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     Base coving is missing behind the coolers in the backroom.

     Correction: Provide base coving.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)

4. Feb 10, 2025 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Aug 29, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Feb 29, 2024 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment. The certification posted is expired.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

7. Oct 18, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.