Barnes and Noble Booksellers

Middletown Square, Middletown, RI 02842
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from two violations to one.

When inspectors have written things up, certified food protection manager has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Among Middletown restaurants, the typical score is 80; Barnes and Noble Booksellers is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. FMC expired, must re-instate. Once food safety certificate is obtained, PIC to apply. Application provided during time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
95
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. FMC expired, must re-instate. Once food safety certificate is obtained, PIC to apply. Application provided during time of inspection.
2-102.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Coving behind reach-in freezers was observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
6-501.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barnes and Noble Booksellers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barnes and Noble Booksellers on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barnes and Noble Booksellers?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Barnes and Noble Booksellers.

How does Barnes and Noble Booksellers compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Barnes and Noble Booksellers most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Barnes and Noble Booksellers's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Barnes and Noble Booksellers have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barnes and 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.

How often is Barnes and Noble Booksellers inspected?

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