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 2245
Business Name Barnes and Noble Booksellers 2245
Address 6300 S Main St
Aurora, CO 80016-5381
Phone 303-766-3069

Inspection Details
07/09/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/03/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: An employee on the drink line was observed handling a soiled wiping cloth and wiping their hands on their apron then touching clean serving utensils without first washing their hands.(Priority) Corrective Action: Education was provided on proper handwashing.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Chemicals were observed hanging on the splash guard above the basin of the left drink line hand sink.(Priority Foundation) Corrective Action: All items blocking access to the hand sink were moved to an approved location. Soap was not provided at the left drink line hand sink.(Priority Foundation) Soap and paper towels were not provided at the right drink line hand sink.(Priority Foundation)
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The door gasket of the walk in refrigerator was torn.(Core)
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: High heat test trips were not provided for the high heat dish machine in the warewashing area.(Priority Foundation)
07/27/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Plastic table advertisement signs were stored in the hand sink basin located to the right of the ice machine.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The non-fat milk on the customer self service counter was 50°F.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The dry storage shelves across from the ice machine did not have a minimum of 6 inches between the lower shelf and the floor to allow for cleaning.
08/11/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/06/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: REPEAT VIOLATION: The men's and women's restroom push button faucets failed to flow continuously for a minimum of fifteen seconds after first activating.
07/15/2015 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Observed an employee handling soiled dishware then immediately proceeding to wipe their hands on their apron.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Observed an employee personal beverage to be stored next to clean cookie storage bins on the rear area storage table.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The men's and women's restroom push button faucets failed to flow continuously for a minimum of fifteen seconds after first activating.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut-off, on a y-valve, was installed on the threaded mop sink faucet directly downstream from the mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Pretzels on a sheet tray, on the rear storage table, were stored uncovered.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The walk-in refrigerator door gasket was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The walk-in refrigerator storage shelves were soiled with debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the wall above the three-compartment sink. The floor beneath the front service area hand sink was soiled with debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Light bulbs inside the food display case, at the front service area, were not shielded.
07/17/2014 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Two uncovered employee beverages were stored on the soda machine above the ice bin on the front counter.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets on the right side of the reach-in refrigerator under the espresso machine were torn.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Plates for customer food were stored face-up on the top shelf above the three compartment sink.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor of the walk-in freezer was soiled with food debris and ice build up.
07/19/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/19/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/09/2013 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Milk was 47°F in the reach-in refrigerator under the espresso machine. Quiche was 44°-46°F and cannoli cream was 48°F in the display case refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket was torn on the milk reach-in refrigerator. The door gasket was torn on the walk-in refrigerator was torn.
03/19/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/12/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/07/2012 Inspection, Routine
07/14/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/05/2011 Inspection, Routine
06/30/2010 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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