Three Dollar Cafe

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.

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.

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) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

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),(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.

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.

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) - Mechanical Ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (C) (g) Mechanical Ventilation. If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.

Observed soda spouts contained build up at the bar. Also observed the ice bin located in the bar outside contained build up. Bowls used to toss wings were stored beneath a table with severe build. PIC removed the bowls and will clean the area beneath the preparation table by 9/9/25.

Observed a bottle of bleach stored next to single use articles on the shelf outside of the restrooms.

Observed customers with a dog on the patio. PIC advised to submit a plan of action to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov. in regard to designated the patio as a pet friendly area. PIC will provide the plan of action by 9/15/25.

Also observed several dead insects and bugs on a glue trapped below the storage room shelf. PIC will remove the glue board by 9/9/25.

Self closing device on the backdoor was in bad repair. The self closure must be repaired by 9/15/25 to prevent entry of pest.

Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer buckets that did not meet the minimum concentration requirements from Quat. Quat sanitizer was observed at 0 ppm. Quat sanitizer must reach 200 to 400 PPM. PIC corrected on site by remaking the sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation.

1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:

(i) Maintained dry; and

(ii) Used for no other purpose.

2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

Observed the three compartment sink leaking and the plumbing on the mop sink was in bad repair. A bag was used to repair the leak. PIC will have the leak repaired by 9/15/25.

Observed condensation build up at the bottom of two reach in coolers. PIC will contact maintenance and have the coolers repaired by 9/15/25.

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.

Observed plates, bowls, forks, and knives not properly inverted. PIC corrected on site.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored:

(i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and

(ii) Covered or inverted.

Observed a broken door handle on the reach in cooler at the bar. PIC will repair the door handle to prevent injury by 9/15/25. Raw wooded shelf in the walk in cooler must be properly sealed to allow proper cleaning.

Observed three unapproved portable toilets outside for customer and employee use while the restrooms are being renovated. According to the PIC, the men's restroom renovation is near completion. The women's restroom will be renovated next week according to the PIC. PIC will submit the plans for renovation to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov and don.lucas@dph.ga.gov by 9/9/25.

Observed build up on top of the grease receptable. Also observed unnecessary clutter in the dumpster/cooler storage area behind the building.

Observed the floor tile in bad repair throughout the kitchen area. Floor tile must be repaired and/or regrouted by 10/1/25.

Observed rust build up on the HVAC exhaust vents. PIC will remove rust and paint the vents by 9/15/25. Also observed build up on the air curtain above the back door.

Observed an employee use the hand sink to rinse a knife. PIC advised that hand sinks must be used for handwashing only. Observed the handsink was blocked with the chicken cambros and food preparation equipment. The handsink must be accessible at all times.

511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - Where to wash (Pf) (d) Where to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Pf

Observed the sanitizer solution did not meet the required minimum concentration of 50-100 ppm of chlorine solution. The dishmachines sanitizing solution was observed at 0 ppm. As a corrective action, PIC primed the dishmachine and retested the sanitizer solution. Once retested, the sanitizer solution was observed at 50 ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows:

1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P

Concentration Range Minimum Temperature

MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)

25-49 120 (49) 120 (49)

50-99 100 (38) 75 (24)

100 55 (13) 55 (13)

Observed bowl of chips stored uncovered on the top shelve above the food preparation area. The chips were exposed to dust build up from the ceiling. CA-PIC removed and covered the bowl of chips. Also observed a bucket of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed mold like substance in the ice located in the bar area. PIC discarded the ice and cleaned/sanitized the ice bin. Observed several buckets of TCS foods (Vegetables) stored uncovered in the walk in beer cooler (Outside)

511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer buckets that did not meet the minimum concentration requirements from Quat. Quat sanitizer was observed at 100 ppm. Quat sanitizer must reach 200 to 400 PPM. PIC corrected on site by remaking the sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation.

1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:

(i) Maintained dry; and

(ii) Used for no other purpose.

2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

Observed a live cat behind the bar on the patio. PIC removed the cat from behind the bar. Dead bugs observed below the fly light in the kitchen. Exterior door in the kitchen does not properly close. Observed gaps in the side of the door which could potentially lead to pest entry.

511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Observed waste water not properly draining in the floor drain below the handsink.CA- PIC relocated the waste water pipe directly above the floor drain.

Observed backflow valve preventer missing on the water hoses in the back of the building and mop sink.

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.

Observed exterior surfaces of cooking equipment contained build up. Also observed the exterior of the mobile cambros used to store raw chicken during food preparation in bad repair. 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.

Observed stagnant water on the floor in the walk in cooler and the beer cooler. PIC advised to ensure that all floors are clean and free from stagnant water build up. Also observed build up on the ceiling and ceiling vents. Floor tile missing at the entrance of the back door. 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.

Employee bag improperly stored in the food storage area. Employee personal belongings cannot be stored in the food preparation or food storage areas.

511-6-1.07(5)(j) - Using Dressing Rooms & Lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (C) (j) Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers.

1. Dressing rooms shall be used by employees if the employees regularly change their clothes in the establishment.

2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.

Raw chicken stored next to cooked chicken in the reach in cooler. Raw chicken and seafood stored above open container of mozzarella sticks.

Observed employee drink on the preparation table. Also observed a pack of open nerd candy sitting in a clean pot in the dishwashing area

Observed mozzarella sticks and products in the walk in cooler and freezer uncovered. Grits also observed uncovered in the reach in cooler

Observed sanitizer solution bottle at 0 ppm. PIC discarded the bottle of liquid. Ice machine contained rust on metal beam inside the ice machine.

Utensils stored improperly (knives in between equipment)

Wet pans observed stored on top of each other in the dish storage area

Observed that TCS foods do not all meet temperatures of 41F or below including raw fish, raw shrimp, noodles, mac and cheese, and raw burgers

Observed chopped chicken being hot-held in the steam table at a temperature below 135F.

Several products observed in the walk in cooler near the dumpster uncovered

Broken pieces of glass observed in the bar glass cooler. Dish machine sanitizer solution (Chlorine) observed at 0 ppm. PIC did not have additional chlorine solution. The chlorine bucket was empty. PIC will use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes.

Rust build up observed on the interior of the ice machine

Bottom of preparation table shelves contained rust

Ceiling and ceiling vents along with the walls contained build up

Fly fan filter contained build up Hood filter plates contained build up

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the serving station (by bar). One of the employees replaced the paper towels. (COS).

Observed the ice in the bin at the bar with no cover to protect it from contamination. Please cover or order a lid.

Observed the big ice machine in the back with a black mold-like substance on the top chute. Observed the microwaves throughout the kitchen with old food debris inside of the units. Also, observed the can opener blade with a heavy rust or old food debris on it. Please clean these food contact surfaces regularly. The can opener will need to be replaced ASAP due to rust/stain build-up. (Repeat)

Observed bulk containers of mayo dressing and drink replacement syrups stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Please store all items 6 inches or higher off the floor. (Repeat)

Observed the hot water nozzle not working at the raw meats/seafood sink. Please service sink.

Observed the produce sink being used as a dump sink. Please dispose of waste in the 1st compartment of the 3-compartment sink.

Observed water nesting on the bottom of the prep top cooler by the fryers. Please service unit. Also, observed the food storage shelves inside the walk in cooler with rust on them. Several food storage shelves throughout the kitchen have a thick rust build-up too. These will need to be replaced or sealed to make them smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Observed the door broken on the prep top cooler by the lowboy. Please service so the temperatures will stay 41F or below.

Observed several pieces of equipment throughout the kitchen in need of cleaning.

Observed the floors on the cook like/prep area in need of cleaning from old food debris. (Repeat)

Observed the vents/HVAC vents/ceilings throughout the kitchen with a thick dust debris. Please clean all areas.