Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157

3625 Dallas Hwy Sw, Marietta, GA 30064

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Restaurants in Marietta average 87, so Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed no color change for the temperature registering sticker on a ceramic plate for the high temperature dish machine located in the ware washing area. C/A: Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is set up as specified under subsections (6)(e), (l), and (m) of this Rule and achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160ºF (71ºC) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator; NOTE: facility must manually wash dishes in the 3-compartment sink

511-6-1.05(8)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee dump contents of a sanitizer bucket into the hand sink located in the front food service area. Food employee also rinsed the empty sanitizer bucket in this sink. C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: hand sink cleaned out by food employee; EHS also discussed the hands sinks may only be used for hand washing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed the hottest water temperature for the hand sink in the front food service area at 67F. Observed the hottest water temperature for the hand sink located in the ware washing area at 62F. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed the hottest water temperature for the 3-comparment sink at 72F. C/A: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment; For 3-compartment sink (110F)

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2157 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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