Augusta, Richmond County

BARNES & NOBLE CAFE

3450 WRIGHTSBORO RD AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
91
May 21, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 913 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees not wearing hair restraints during active food prep. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gnats in the kitchen. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control operator for gnats.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed buildup on equipment throughout the kitchen. C/A: Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

May 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 884 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 825 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 866 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no PIC or employee available/able to demonstrate knowledge of the establishment's food service operations. C/A: There must be a PIC w/in the establishment at all times who is able to demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the food service operations.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no current food protection manager certification. C/A: Obtain a food protection manager certification within 60 days.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple dry storage goods held past date markings. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the previous health inspection report not posted. C/A: Ensure the most current report is posted in view at all times.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet mop head sitting in mop sink. C/A: Store mop hanging to air dry.

Jun 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup inside ice machine on baffle. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mops stored wet on bottom of mop sink. C/A: Hang mops so they can air dry properly.