3 Dollar Cafe received a score of 83 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 2, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: 3 Dollar Cafe
Location: 1189 SOUTHLAKE CIR MORROW, GA 30260, Clayton County
Inspection date: November 2, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 83/B
Inspector: Zakaria Robow
Permit number: FSP-031-000695
Inspection findings
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed facility without knowledge of food allergen training. Employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.
4-2A – food stored covered
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple sauces (sesame and general tso) uncovered at steam well at cookline, not in use. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had PIC cover food items.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed accumulated stains on interior food contact surface of microwave. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) – cooling methods (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed items in walk-in-cooler cooling tightly covered. Proper cooling methods: under refrigeration- loosely covered or uncovered.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed walk-in-freezer in need of repair – lower ambient temperature. Observed walk-in-cooler with gasket in disrepair. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(a) – plumbing system, approved (p)
Official point value: 2
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed leak at 3-compartment sink (dripping from faucet area). A plumbing system and hoses conveying water shall be constructed and repaired with approved materials according to law.
General inspector comments
Advisements: -Ceiling tiles in need of cleaning -Monitor visible light entry Observed vomit/fecal response, shipping inv, employee health.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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