3 Squares Diner
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
82
Score
3 Squares Diner, located at 1400 Moultrie Hwy in Albany, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 6, 2026. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues with nonfood-contact surfaces, food storage, and the cleanliness and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, 3 Squares Diner has maintained a history of low-risk assessments.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
May 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Mar 6, 2026 Inspection
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed fumehood with an accumulation of residue. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have fumehood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pancake batter in reach in cooler not stored covered to prevent contamination. CA: 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. PIC covered containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine lids in front food service and main kitchen area with an accumulation of residue. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned:In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have ice machine lids cleaned and saniti...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
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