Athens, Clarke County

Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Inc. #2974

3650 ATLANTA HWY ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
96
Jan 30, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Improper method of sanitizing dining tables. CA: Do not use sanitizer which requires rinse step. Recommend use of quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle and single service paper towels at each dining table. COS- PIC changed to quaternary sanitizer in spray bottle.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust accumulation observed on top surface of ice maker.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee beverage stored in reusable containers at back kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Employee beverages to be stored in single-use cups with lid and straw kept below and separate from food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-use/single-service (FUELS) items in food service.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust accumulation on top surface of coffee grinder located at right front countertop.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees using single bucket method to sanitize dining tables. Person in charge (PIC) advised to sanitize tables using spray bottle of sanitizer solution and single use paper towels at each table.