American Deli
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
90
Score
American Deli has been inspected four times since 2024. American Deli was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
American Deli's latest score is in line with the Atlanta average of 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of wings on ground. Ca: items shall be stored 6 inches off ground. Cos; PIC moved wings.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed bottom of RIC with debris. Ca: nonfood contact surfaces shall be free of accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
May 14, 2025
Followup
2 minor violations.
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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored on counters throughout kitchen. Ca: cloths shall be held in sanitizer in between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several flies in facility. Ca: presence of pests shall be controlled.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
90
May 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to keep cooked cold rice in reach in cooler at 48*F and below. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS- PIC discarded rice.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat white rice in reach in cooler not date marked with first prepped/cooked and moved in date. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. PIC Discarded food.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no labels rice sauce, hot sauce mild sauce and teriyaki sauce and raw tilapia, whiting, shrimp, and Philly. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) 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. COS: PIC labeled food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed current food permit not posted on the wall. 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will obtain current and post to a public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed food contact utensils not dried before stacking. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required. Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. PIC Instructed to train employees process of washing and air drying before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the vent hood filters with grease drippings. Observed dinner tables not clean. Observed kitchen corner floor stained with grease. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean. 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. 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. PIC will keep clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed in the employee restroom in the kitchen unnecessary items being stored on the floor. 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - Maintaining Premises, free of unnecessary items/litter: Maintaining Premises. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. PIC Instructed to move items.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches in the kitchen rest room. 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. PIC advised to remove dead roaches and prevent pest.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
55
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no labels for raw tilapia, whiting, shrimp, chicken, and beef Philly. COS: PIC labeled food items. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice water stored directly on top of raw whiting and tilapia. COS: PIC dumped the ice water and placed fresh ice water inside larger container and stored containers with whiting and tilapia on top.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Deli on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at American Deli.
How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
American Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlanta average of 90.
Has American Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at American Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at American Deli 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 American Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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