Barnes and Noble Booksellers

The Crossing At Smithfield, Smithfield, RI 02917
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jul 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to six.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Barnes and Noble Booksellers's latest score of 61 falls below the Smithfield average of 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm. PIC refilled sink.
4-501.114
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Ice chest on service line is lacking an air-gap.
5-202.13
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items was observed stored on floor in the breakroom.
4-903.11(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the bathrooms was lacking proper handwashing signage.
6-301.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front entrance and back storage, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was 0 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for quat sanitizer is 200 ppm. PIC refilled container.
3-304.14
61
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
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. Food safety certificates must be obtained. Once certificates are obtained, establishment to register a Rhode Island Food Protection Manager. Application provided.
2-102.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The FRP lined walls by the mop sink and 3 bay sink are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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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 Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces 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 Smithfield?

Barnes and Noble Booksellers most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.

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

No. Recent inspections at Barnes and Noble Booksellers have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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