Barnes & Noble Booksellers

2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Other
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Barnes & Noble Booksellers has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Barnes & Noble Booksellers on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rear hand sink with soap dispenser removed from wall non- operational. Discussed keeping a soap at hand sink with manager
6-301.11
90
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barnes & Noble Booksellers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barnes & Noble Booksellers on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Barnes & Noble Booksellers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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.