3 Squares Diner
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at 3 Squares Diner, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food separated and protected” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Americus facility scores 90, putting 3 Squares Diner on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed whole shell eggs stored below whole intact meats in the reach in cooler next to the ice machine. Item was relocated after notifying the PIC. Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above f...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed the proper levels of storage not being followed in one of the reach in coolers. Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed multiple prepped TCS items without proper date marking. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4. and 5. 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. Person in charge date marked each food item with proper date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
78
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility utilizing time as a public health control on raw shelled eggs without written procedures and identification on when time as a public health control started/ended. Except as specified under paragraph 4. of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: (i) Methods of compliance with paragraphs 2.(i) through (iii) or 3.(i) through (v) of this subsection; and (ii) Methods of com...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several time/temperature control for safety foods such as cooked chili and prepared corn beef has in reach-in cooler without proper date marking procedures. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4. and 5. 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. Person in charge date marked each food item with proper date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed facility lacking Certified Food Safety Manager certificate. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the foodservice establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Priority foundation item must be corrected within 10 calendar days.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
70
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lid on sandwich prep cooler upper deck open while no food preparation occurring.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed under the counter reach in cooler not adjusted to hold temperature of food below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed indoor trash cans containing food waste not covered during periods of low activity and non food preparation.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outdoor garbage receptacle doors open when not in continuous use.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Squares Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Squares Diner on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Squares Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 3 Squares Diner.
How does 3 Squares Diner compare to other restaurants in Americus?
3 Squares Diner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Americus average of 90.
Has 3 Squares Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Squares Diner have averaged around two 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 two times per year on average.
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