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Three Dollar Cafe

4600 ROSWELL RD STE G100 , ATLANTA, GA 30342 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

U
60 / 100 · Unsatisfactory
Last inspected October 22, 2026
3 inspections on record · average score 81

Most recent inspection (October 22, 2026): Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 7 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and temperature control.

Inspection history

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U60October 22, 202611 violations

Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 7 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed raw beef sliders stored over RTE onions in RIC on cook line. COS: PIC rearranged food items to place raw beef below onions. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed conta.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”
CriticalFood separated and protected.

Observed raw chicken, shrimp, and beef stored over sauce containers in WIC.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”
CriticalProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed chicken tenders stored under a heat lamp at 105F.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed soda gun nozzle at bar soiled with black substance.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed hand sink blocked by table with chip warmer machine on it in main kitchen.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed lack of quat test strips in facility while using quat sanitizer. CA; Advised PIC to obtain quat test strips. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf j) Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers. 1. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under section (7) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf 2. Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils, as specified under Section (8) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutineNo bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed.

Observed employee scoop ice with a customers cup without wearing gloves.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed back door not closed properly with light coming through.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed handle of scoop left touching the flour in flour container.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed multiple dishes stacked together while wet in main kitchen near WW area.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”
B84April 16, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food source and food storage.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood in good condition, safe, and unadulterated.

Observed multiple cans of beans heavily dented. COS: PIC discarded of cans. 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - Package Integrity (Pf) (e) Package Integrity. Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. Pf.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

Observed vomit kit not in facility.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed fish thawing in 3C sink in standing water. Observed bags of shrimp thawing in container on counter. COS: Advised PIC to thaw only under refrigeration and/or running water. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF; 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or 4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
A100March 5, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-060-014035. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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