Barnes & Noble Cafe

3450 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Barnes & Noble Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Augusta restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor inside the walk-in-freezer. C/A: Store all food items at least 6 inches off of the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints during active food prep. Observed an employee not wearing beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep. Employees with beards 1/2" or greater must wear beard restraints during active food prep.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup around rack of the espresso machine. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup on the floors and walls throughout the facility. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

May 29, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed one working container with no labels and left on the counter. C/A: working containers need labels and need to be kept in designated areas while not in use.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels available at the hand washing sinks. C/A: Ensure all hand washing sinks are fully supplies at all times.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup around rack of the expresso machine. C/A: Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup on the floors and walls. C/A: Clean up buildup on floors and walls. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no employee health reporting agreements. C/A: Ensure each employee reads, understands, and signs an agreement.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine and/or have serviced to limit buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup on the floors and walls. C/A: Clean up buildup on floors and walls. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips for sanitizer being used. C/A: Obtain the proper test strips to ensure the correct sanitizer concentration levels can be met.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup inside and around holding equipment. C/A: Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed milk and butter improperly cold held at temperatures above 41F. C/A: Ensure all foods can be cold held at 41F or below.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no employee health reporting agreements for staff actively working. C/A: Ensure all employees reads, understands, & sign agreements.

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

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer reading in buckets & 3-compartment sinks. C/A: Adjust sanitizer levels to ensure food contact surfaces can be cleaned properly.

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

Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean ice machine ASAP. increase cleaning frequency.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup on floors and equipment. C/A: Clean all floors and equipment. Increase cleaning frequency.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barnes & Noble Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barnes & Noble Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barnes & Noble Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Barnes & Noble Cafe.

How does Barnes & Noble Cafe compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Barnes & Noble Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Barnes & Noble Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barnes & Noble Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barnes & Noble Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Barnes & Noble Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barnes & Noble Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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