Health Inspection Information

The inspection history for the business you selected is displayed below. Each inspection may have zero or more violations. A health inspection report is a "snapshot" of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment could have more or fewer violations than noted here. Inspections are based on regulations to eliminate risk factors for illness or injury. Every violation is coded indicating the degree of risk in causing an illness or injury.

  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name Barnes and Noble Booksellers 2084
Business Name Barnes and Noble Booksellers 2084
Address 170 S Abilene St
Aurora, CO 80012-1405
Phone 303-340-4475

Inspection Details
03/24/2020 Inspection, Education
10/04/2018 Inspection, Routine
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A chemical bottle was stored next to the service area hand sink. Corrective action: Bottle was moved to an approved location.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were observed in the wall near the rear dry storage area. Ceiling tiles were missing above the walk in freezer.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Employee clothes were stored adjacent to bananas in the rear dry storage area.
11/07/2016 Inspection, Routine
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: Continuosly used blenders at the front counter serving station were not manually cleaned and sanitized every four hours per person in charge.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: No soap was provided at the ware washing area hand sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed inside the reach-in refrigerator at the front counter serving station.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The floors inside the walk-in refrigerator and the walk-in freezer were soiled with debris. The fan guards at the walk-in refrigerator and the walk-in freezer were dusty and soiled with debris.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service coffee filters were stored with the food contact surface facing up and uncovered at the front counter coffee station.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor under the three compartment sink was soiled with debris at the ware washing area.
11/30/2015 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Non-fat milk was 51°F at the front counter condiment bar.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Two chemical spray bottles of degreaser and freezer/cooler cleaner were stored above single-use coffee filters at the storage shelf next to the three compartment sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The inside of the sandwich grill hot plates was chipped and in disrepair.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the dump sink was soiled and in disrepair.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The drainboard at the three compartment sink was soiled with debris. The fan guards at the walk-in refrigerator were dusty.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service coffee cups and lids were stored on the floor by the ice box and the entrance of the ware washing area.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor at the walk-in freezer was soiled with food debris. The ceiling vents above the walk-in freezer were dusty and stained.
12/04/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/20/2014 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Employees were observed changing and putting on gloves without first washing hands before putting on new gloves.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: The back hand sink was not accessible for use due to a box with cups in it being stored over the back room hand sink basin.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The soap dispenser was not functioning at the back room hand sink.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Boxes of coffee was stored on the floor of the back room.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket was torn on the espresso reach-in cooler.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: A box of cups were stored on the floor of the back room.
11/22/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/15/2013 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Naked juice was 47°F in the self service cooler for more than 4 hours.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: Chairs were blocking accessibility to the handsink next to the ice machine.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Cases of food items were stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Adhesive residue was present on the wall to the right of the 3-compartment sink. Rust was observed on the floor below the 3-compartment sink. Holes were present in the wall to the right of the single service item storage rack.
12/05/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/21/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
01/06/2011 Inspection, Routine
01/21/2010 Inspection, Routine

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


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