Inspection Report
Business Name
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Inc
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Inc
Business Address
1758 S VAL VISTA DR MESA AZ 85204
1758 S VAL VISTA DR MESA AZ 85204
Permit Number
FD-08433
FD-08433
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Re-Inspection
Re-Inspection
Inspection Date
9/4/2025
9/4/2025
Grade
R
R
Priority Violation
0
0
Inspection Status
Re-Inspection Completed
Re-Inspection Completed
Violations
Violation #: 22
Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Comments:
Violation #: 33
Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
Comments:
Comments/Details
report emailed.
Predefined Comment: MCEHC Chapter 5 Section 1 Regulation 2(a): No person shall install any public water supply system or make additions, modifications or alterations thereto which involve a change in the plant, works, system, or sources of supply, until design criteria and complete plans and specifications for the work, together with the plans review fee, have been submitted to and have received the approval of the Department. MCEHC Chapter 5 Section 1 Regulation 3: No water system covered by those regulations shall be operated or maintained in Maricopa County without a permit in force, issued by the Department. For Drinking Water applications/instructions, please contact sdwquestions@maricopa.gov. Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. Predefined Comment: 如果您對此檢查報告有任何疑問，或者想用中文審閱此檢查報告，請聯繫我們的語言聯絡官： (602) 527-1365. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report, or would like to review it with someone in Chinese, please contact our language liaison at (602) 527-1365. Predefined Comment: Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted. Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. Predefined Comment: The owner, operator or person in charge interfered with a Department representative attempting to perform an inspection to determine compliance with the MCEHC. County legal action may result from this inspection pursuant to MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg 3(b). Predefined Comment: This inspection was conducted as an Inspection Upon Request. Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: The owner, operator or person in charge refused to allow a Department representative to perform an inspection to determine compliance with the MCEHC. County legal action may result from this inspection pursuant to MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg 3(b). Predefined Comment: You are hereby notified that you are operating this establishment in violation of the MCEHC. Per Chapter 1, Regulation 4(a) "No person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so, unless otherwise specified in this Environmental Health Code." County legal action may result due to violations observed during this inspection. Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at 602.506.6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Predefined Comment: This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the permit issuance. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Predefined Comment: This facility has voluntarily closed due to the presence of potential health risk(s). Predefined Comment: MCEHC Chapter 2, Section 8 Regulation 3(c): Operation and use of an on-site wastewater treatment facility shall not commence before final inspection has been made and approved, all permit fees are paid, all required documents have been received, and written approval has been issued by the Department. MCEHC Chapter 2, Section 8, Regulation 2(a): No person may install, materially alter, or add to any on-site wastewater treatment facility without first applying for and obtaining a written approval from the Department. For septic system applications/instructions, please contact septicapplications@maricopa.gov. Predefined Comment: Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). [Insert observations].
Predefined Comment: MCEHC Chapter 5 Section 1 Regulation 2(a): No person shall install any public water supply system or make additions, modifications or alterations thereto which involve a change in the plant, works, system, or sources of supply, until design criteria and complete plans and specifications for the work, together with the plans review fee, have been submitted to and have received the approval of the Department. MCEHC Chapter 5 Section 1 Regulation 3: No water system covered by those regulations shall be operated or maintained in Maricopa County without a permit in force, issued by the Department. For Drinking Water applications/instructions, please contact sdwquestions@maricopa.gov. Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. Predefined Comment: 如果您對此檢查報告有任何疑問，或者想用中文審閱此檢查報告，請聯繫我們的語言聯絡官： (602) 527-1365. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report, or would like to review it with someone in Chinese, please contact our language liaison at (602) 527-1365. Predefined Comment: Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted. Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. Predefined Comment: The owner, operator or person in charge interfered with a Department representative attempting to perform an inspection to determine compliance with the MCEHC. County legal action may result from this inspection pursuant to MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg 3(b). Predefined Comment: This inspection was conducted as an Inspection Upon Request. Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: The owner, operator or person in charge refused to allow a Department representative to perform an inspection to determine compliance with the MCEHC. County legal action may result from this inspection pursuant to MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg 3(b). Predefined Comment: You are hereby notified that you are operating this establishment in violation of the MCEHC. Per Chapter 1, Regulation 4(a) "No person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so, unless otherwise specified in this Environmental Health Code." County legal action may result due to violations observed during this inspection. Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at 602.506.6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Predefined Comment: This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the permit issuance. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Predefined Comment: This facility has voluntarily closed due to the presence of potential health risk(s). Predefined Comment: MCEHC Chapter 2, Section 8 Regulation 3(c): Operation and use of an on-site wastewater treatment facility shall not commence before final inspection has been made and approved, all permit fees are paid, all required documents have been received, and written approval has been issued by the Department. MCEHC Chapter 2, Section 8, Regulation 2(a): No person may install, materially alter, or add to any on-site wastewater treatment facility without first applying for and obtaining a written approval from the Department. For septic system applications/instructions, please contact septicapplications@maricopa.gov. Predefined Comment: Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). [Insert observations].
"A" for Food Safety
Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.
How does it work?
The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.
How can I determine the grade?
The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.
Definitions
- Priority Violation
- Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
- Priority Foundation Violation
- Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
- Core Violation
- Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
- Cutting Edge Program
- All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
| Violation Category | Grade A | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade D | Grade D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | more than 2 | more than 3 |
| Priority Foundation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | more than 3 | more than 0 |
Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.