3 Squares Diner

601 N Westover Blvd, Albany, GA 31721

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, 3 Squares Diner has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food stored covered” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Albany restaurants, the typical score is 86; 3 Squares Diner is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sugar in a container not labeled with the common name. CA: Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. PIC labeled the container.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee's drink on the prep top table. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC removed the drink from the prep table.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed diced ham in prep top cooler maintained at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC cooled diced ham to the proper cold holding temperature.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

May 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no new dates placed on the containers in the RIF. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC had the correct dates placed on the containers.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the sausage in the prep top cooler stored uncovered. 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 had the sausage covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed brown gravy on the steam well without a lid. 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 placed a lid on the gravy.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several emplroyee's not wearing hair restraints. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC provided the employees with hairnets.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed the fumehood not free from an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fumehood cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed the toilet and sink in the men's restroom not clean to sight or touch. CA: Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures. Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained. PIC will have the restroom cleaned.

511-6-1.07(5)(h)

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3 Squares Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3 Squares Diner on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3 Squares Diner?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Squares Diner.

How does 3 Squares Diner compare to other restaurants in Albany?

3 Squares Diner most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Albany average of 86.

Has 3 Squares Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Squares Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 3 Squares Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 3 Squares Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Squares Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.

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