BARNES & NOBLE

Inspected Sep 23, 2026 · San Antonio inspection · District B, Sector 14

A score of 100 is in the excellent range — typically clean operations with at most minor corrective notes.

Inspection history

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Date	Score	Inspection type	Critical	Result
2026-09-23	100 A	District B, Sector 14	—	—
2026-09-23	93 A	District B, Sector 14 · 8 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 19 Observed no air gap between the floor level drain and water tubing from beverage dispenser. Ensure there is at least a 1-inch air gap between the floor level drain and water pipes to act as backflow prevention as per 5-202.13 Backflow prevention, air gap. 34 Observed flying insects in dishwashing area. Ensure pests are controlled as per 6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises. Correct By: 12/22/2026 Correct by 12/22/2026 36 Observed wet wiping cloths stored on countertop. Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored inside sanitizer solution as per 3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored. Correct By: 12/22/2026 Correct by 12/22/2026 42 Observed outside surface of food containers inside cold-hold unit with food debris buildup. Ensure food containers are free of debris to prevent food contamination as per 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Correct By: 12/22/2026 Correct by 12/22/2026 42 Observed food debris and water buildup inside cold hold unit. Ensure standing water and food debris are removed to prevent food contamination as per 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Correct By: 12/22/2026 Correct by 12/22/2026 45 Observed missing and broken floor tiles in dishwashing area causing slight water buildup. Ensure floor tiles are replaced/repaired to prevent water buildup. 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Correct By: 12/22/2026 Correct by 12/22/2026 45 Observed floor area underneath cold-hold units with debris buildup. Ensure floor areas are cleaned on a schedule to prevent buildup. 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs.. Correct By: 12/22/2026 Correct by 12/22/2026 45 Observed ceiling air duct without a ventilation cover in the dishwashing area. Ensure ventilation cover is repaired/replaced. 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Correct By: 12/22/2026 Correct by 12/22/2026 Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Note* Observed ice machine empty with no ice and with slight debris buildup. Manager stated that the ice machine is not working. Ensure inside of ice machine is cleaned before service. Inspector: Shinghang Chan · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-09-23	99 A	District B, Sector 14 · 1 finding	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 39 Observed inside of beverage dispensing nozzles dirty with debris buildup. Ensure nozzles are maintained clean to prevent contamination. 4-602.11(E)(4) Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned: in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (a) at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (b) absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Inspector: Shinghang Chan · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-09-21	100 A	District B, Sector 14	—	—
2026-09-08	96 A	District B, Sector 14 · 2 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 19 Observed no air gap between the floor level drain and plumbing pipes under three compartment sink, ice machine, and drying rack. Ensure there is at least a 1-inch air gap between the floor level drain and plumbing pipes to act as backflow prevention as per 5-202.13 Backflow prevention, air gap. Correct By: 09/11/2026 Correct by 09/11/2026 36 Observed wet wiping cloths stored on countertop. Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored inside sanitizer solution as per 3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored. Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Placards are issued to the establishment as part of the inspection process. It is VOLUNTARY to post the placards. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Reinspection*** Ensure all notated violations are corrected within 10 days. A reinspection is required on 09/18/2026, or about 10 days from today. The fee for reinspection is $150. Inspector: Shinghang Chan · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-08-27	100 A	District B, Sector 14	—	—
Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Inspector: Shinghang Chan · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-08-10	91 A	District B, Sector 14 · 4 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 2 Observed brisket in walk-in cooler prepared on 08/09 temperature at 47 F. Food items has been discarded. Ensure TCS food items are stored at required temperature of 41F or lower as per 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). 7 Observed sriracha mayonnaise sauces in refrigerator exceeded USE-BY DATE and exceeded 7 days shelf life. Food items are discarded. Ensure all food items exceeded 7 days shelf life are properly discarded and ensure food prepared on site is properly labeled with the preparation day considered as DAY 1 of the 7 DAY SHELF LIFE as per 3-101.11 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented. 31 Observed utensils within hand sink. Ensure hand sinks are used for handwashing only as per 5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing. 42 Observed surfaces on sides of cooking equipment dirty with debris build up. Ensure equipment is cleaned on a schedule that will prevent build up as per 4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: 11/08/2026 Correct by 11/08/2026 Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Placards are issued to the establishment as part of the inspection process. It is VOLUNTARY to post the placards. Inspector: Shinghang Chan · Corrected on site: 3 · Repeat violations: 1
2026-07-21	90 A	District B, Sector 14 · 8 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 18 Observed chlorine used for sanitation in sanitizer bucket at/over 200 ppm. Chlorine level corrected to required range on site. Ensure chorine mix used for sanitation remains between 50 to 100 ppm as per 7-202.12(A) Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals used properly. 29 Observed no sanitizer solution testing devices or test kits available. Ensure sanitizer solution testing devices are available as per 4-302.14 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices. 37 Observed uncover ice cream containers in freezers. Ensure all food stored in cold units has wrapping/covering to prevent cross contamination as per 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Correct By: 10/19/2026 Correct by 10/19/2026 39 Observed cutting board surface damaged with hole and cracks. Ensure to replace damaged cutting board to prevent cross contamination as per 4-501.12 Cutting surfaces.. 39 Observed inside of freezer with ice build up due to internal water leakage. Ensure to repair freezer is maintained in good repair as per 4-501.11 Good repair and proper adjustment.. Correct By: 10/19/2026 Correct by 10/19/2026 41 Observed food stored in bulk food storage containers and bottles without labeling. Ensure all food stored in bulk food storage container is labeled with the common name of food as per 3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.. Correct By: 10/19/2026 Correct by 10/19/2026 42 Observed storage shelves in freezer with debris build up. Ensure to clean shelves in a schedule to prevent build up as per 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Correct By: 10/19/2026 Correct by 10/19/2026 45 Observed kitchen area repair ceilings with spray foam. Ensure to repair facility with proper materials as per 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Correct By: 10/19/2026 Correct by 10/19/2026 Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Placards are issued to the establishment as part of the inspection process. It is VOLUNTARY to post the placards. Inspector: Shinghang Chan · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 2
2026-07-21	96 A	District B, Sector 14 · 2 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 19 Observed no air gap between the floor level drain and plumbing pipes under three compartment sink. Ensure there is at least a 1-inch air gap between the floor level drain and plumbing pipes to act as backflow prevention as per 5-202.13 Backflow prevention, air gap. 45 Observed floor dirty with debris build up around floor drains and under ice machine in coffee bar area. Ensure floor areas are cleaned on a schedule that will prevent build up as per 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs.. Correct By: 10/19/2026 Correct by 10/19/2026 Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Placards are issued to the establishment as part of the inspection process. It is VOLUNTARY to post the placards. Inspector: Shinghang Chan · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-07-18	95	District B, Sector 14 · 3 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 10 4-602.11(A)(5) Food-contact surfaces cleaned any time when contamination may occur. Observed thermometer with food debris used to check the internal temperatures of chicken. Ensure thermometers are properly cleaned and sanitized after use. 36 3-304.14(E) Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination. Observed sanitizing bucket stored directly on the floor. Correct By: 10/16/2026 Correct by 10/16/2026 39 3-304.12(B) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. Observed utensil handle in rice bean directly in contact with rice, ensure that the handle is stored above the food line. Correct By: 10/16/2026 Correct by 10/16/2026 Inspector remarks Paper copy was signed upon receipt Inspector: Ashley Halton · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-07-18	93	District B, Sector 14 · 4 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 28 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a food establishment shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date, including the day of preparation, by which the food shall be consumed seven calendar days or less from the date of food preparation if the temperature is maintained at 41°F. (Current date plus 6. Example: food prepared on 4/1 will have a use by date of 4/7) Correct By: 07/28/2026 Correct by 07/28/2026 29 4-302.14 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices. The provided testing strips had past the expiration date, . Because it is treated with natural lichen dyes, these compounds degrade over time due to air, moisture, and light exposure, leading to faded colors and inaccurate pH readings. Correct By: 07/28/2026 Correct by 07/28/2026 33 5-203.13 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided. At time of inspection, Large unmovable Equipment was blocking access to mop sink. Correct By: 07/28/2026 Correct by 07/28/2026 37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed container of cut banana slices un covers, Observed mixed stored pancake batter uncovered. Correct By: 10/16/2026 Correct by 10/16/2026 Inspector remarks Paper Copy Signed upon receipt Inspector: Ashley Halton · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-07-14	99 A	District B, Sector 14 · 1 finding	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 45 Observed debris build up under cold-hold units. Ensure to clean facility in a schedule to prevent build up as per 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs.. Correct By: 10/12/2026 Correct by 10/12/2026 Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Placards are issued to the establishment as part of the inspection process. It is VOLUNTARY to post the placards. Inspector: Shinghang Chan · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0

Scoring: 90+ excellent · 80–89 needs improvement · under 80 failing. A low score will typically trigger a re-inspection within 10–30 days — that’s why some venues have multiple inspections close together. Matched to this venue by trade name and ZIP; if this is the wrong establishment, the city’s record may use a different business name.

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