Barnes & Noble Booksellers

1758 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204

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License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Barnes & Noble Booksellers has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed at the pie case, temperature of the cooler at 53 deg f . some observations that may have contributed to temperature discrepancies, front glass door, not sealing properly, creating a 1–2-inch open penetration where the room temperature be introduced to the interior panel of the cooler. also, the gasket at the bottom of the front service glass door, not seating effectively. facility manager will place a work order. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . re-inspection for 10 days scheduled 9-4-2025

4-301.11

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Some spray bottle in the front service area under the ice bins , filled without an identification label. manager removed and labeled chemicals as cleaner. corrected 7-202.12 (C) - Priority Foundation: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator Addl Notes: observed a spray can of insecticide placed in the facility back room above the ice machine informed pic regarding the provision to ensure all pest control is conducted by a certified pest control co. manager discarded chemicals. corrected

7-102.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barnes & Noble Booksellers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barnes & Noble Booksellers on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Barnes & Noble Booksellers compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Barnes & Noble Booksellers most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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