Three Dollar Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
64
Score
The Three Dollar Cafe, located at 1000 Regency Plaza in McDonough, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 15, 2026. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and four minor violations, including issues with food separation, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and the cleanliness and design of surfaces. Across five recorded inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
50
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
61
Sep 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Apr 15, 2026 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw eggs stored above cooked pork in the reach in cooler. Observed a bag of raw carrots stored next to boxes of raw chicken in the walk in cooler. Observed raw celery stored next to raw shelled eggs in the walk in cooler. In the reach in cooler, observed raw salmon above raw vegetables. PIC corrected items on site.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black slime build up on the interior ceiling of the ice machine. Advised PIC to cease using the ice machine until it is cleaned. PIC will place an "out of order" sign on the machine. The ice machine must be deep cleaned by 4/9/26.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a thick build up on shelves in beef walk in cooler due to the shelves being absorbent. PIC will have the shelves replaced by 4/15/26. Email a plan of action for shelves replacement to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up around the outside grease receptacle. PIC advised that the dumpster area will be cleaned by 4/11/26.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust build up above the preparation area in the kitchen. Observed build up on the floors beneath the equipment in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and bar area. Observed stagnant water on the floor tile in the serving area. Observed the outside walk in cooler floor in bad repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed a strong odor coming from the floor drains in the food preparation aera. PIC will clean and sanitize floor drains by 04/11/26.
511-6-1.07(3)(g)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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