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Three Dollar Cafe received a C, scoring 74 out of 100, in a Henry County food-service inspection on Nov 9, 2026. The official report lists 11 findings. [1]
Inspection purpose: Routine
The inspector observed the bar located in the bar area did not have an accessible handsink, soap, and paper towels. [2]
The inspector also observed molded fruit in the keg cooler located in the outside bar area. [3]
A separate finding described TCS foods (Raw chicken) located in the walk in cooler with an expiration date of 11/3/26. [4]
Three findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]
Showing 11 of 11 findings
Observed the bar located in the bar area did not have an accessible handsink, soap, and paper towels. PIC will cease preparing mixed drinks and ice.
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(c)
Observed the bar located in the bar area did not have an accessible handsink, soap, and paper towels. PIC will cease preparing mixed drinks and ice. PIC will remove keg handles and kegs. Reach in cooler will be used for bottle and can drinks only. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf 2. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink. 3. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. 4. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
Observed molded fruit in the keg cooler located in the outside bar area. Also observed spoiled raw chicken in the walk in cooler.
Code 511-6-1.04(1)
Observed molded fruit in the keg cooler located in the outside bar area. Also observed spoiled raw chicken in the walk in cooler. The raw chicken contained an expiration date of 11/3/26. 511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P New Violation.Official report · Item 3-1C ↗
Observed TCS foods (Raw chicken) located in the walk in cooler with an expiration date of 11/3/26. The raw chicken contained a strong odor.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(h)
Observed TCS foods (Raw chicken) located in the walk in cooler with an expiration date of 11/3/26. The raw chicken contained a strong odor. PIC corrected on site by discarding the raw chicken. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P New Violation.Official report · Item 6-2 ↗
Observed several chemical bottles not properly labeled. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation.
Code 511-6-1.07(6)(c)
Observed several chemical bottles not properly labeled. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P New Violation.Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
Observed a bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored next to cornstarch. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation.
Code 511-6-1.07(6)(c)
Observed a bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored next to cornstarch. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P New Violation.Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
Observed condensation build up and accumulation on the floor of the keg cooler located in the bar area. 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) 2.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
Observed condensation build up and accumulation on the floor of the keg cooler located in the bar area. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation.Official report · Item 15C ↗
Observed broken glass pieces in the bottom of the glass cooler located in the bar area. PIC instructed to clean the cooler by 11/11/26.
Observed broken glass pieces in the bottom of the glass cooler located in the bar area. PIC instructed to clean the cooler by 11/11/26. New Violation. Correct By: 11/11/2026Official report · Item 15C ↗
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Observed a condensation leak in the keg cooler located on the patio. PIC will have the leak repaired and remove all keg handles and kegs.
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(r)
Observed a condensation leak in the keg cooler located on the patio. PIC will have the leak repaired and remove all keg handles and kegs. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. New Violation.Official report · Item 16B ↗
Observed grease build up around the outside grease receptacle and dumpster pad. PIC advised the dumpster area will be cleaned by 11/11/26.
Code 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p)
Observed grease build up around the outside grease receptacle and dumpster pad. PIC advised the dumpster area will be cleaned by 11/11/26. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 17B ↗
Observed excessive trash build up behind equipment on the floor. Also observed the walk in cooler ramp was in bad repair.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed excessive trash build up behind equipment on the floor. Also observed the walk in cooler ramp was in bad repair. Several floor tiles were missing and contained stagnant water. Ceiling tile and vents in several areas contained dust and dirt build up. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed a strong odor in the dining area between the front door and arcade area. PIC will follow up with pest control.
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(g)
Observed a strong odor in the dining area between the front door and arcade area. PIC will follow up with pest control. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 17D ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Henry County · Nov 9, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.
This report comes from Henry County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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