American Deli

1003 Virginia Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at American Deli, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

By comparison, the average Hapeville facility scores 88, putting American Deli on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Observed the nozzle of the drink machine with soil present. PIC shall have nozzles removed and cleaned
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed failure to store food items at minimum 6 inches off the ground. Observed containers of bbq sauce stored on the floor of the office space. (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. PIC shall move items from the floor
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to discard single use items after initial use. Observed plastic ramican stored as a scoop in the bulk container of salt. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused PIC discarded ramican
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed failure to store single use food containers a minimum of 6 inches off the floor in the storage room. 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. PIC shall move itmes
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
78
May 14, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several sauce squeeze bottles and seasonings with no common name labels. CA: Advised pic to label 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)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two containers of food stored directly on the ground in WIC. COS: Employee relocated the containers of food to at least 6 inches above the ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed raw tilapia in direct contact with Ice in WIC. CA: Advised PIC to do an ice bath correctly. 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C) (i) Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice. 1. Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or positioning in the ice or water. 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this subsection, unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3. Whole, raw fruits or vegetables; cut, raw vegetables such as celery or carrot sticks or cut potatoes; and tofu may be immersed in ice or water. 4. Raw poultry and raw fish that are received immersed in...
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
86
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed multiple dishes stored clean and dishes being used with old labels still attached. CA- all dishes shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Observed stained cutting boards. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the fryer basket heavily encrusted in buildup. CA- fryer basket shall be cleaned throughout the shift. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles not labeled with the common names. CA- all squeeze bottles shall be labeled with the common name. 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)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces unclean, insides of coolers, walls and floors. Ca- all nonfood contact surfaces 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 (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.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cove basing peeling off in the main kitchen behind the dish area. CA- Physical facilities shall be in good repair. 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee water bottles stored inside the cooler and on shelves. CA- employees shall have a designated area to store their items and shall drink from a single service cup with a lid and straw. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed multiple dishes stored clean and dishes being used with old labels still attached. CA- all dishes shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Observed stained cutting boards. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee food items mixed in with food for the facility. CA- employees shall have a designated area for their items. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces unclean, insides of coolers, walls and floors. Ca- all nonfood contact surfaces 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 (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.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of seasoning stored uncovered and observed items in the RIF stored uncovered. COS- items were covered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at American Deli on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at American Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at American Deli.

How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Hapeville?

American Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Hapeville average of 88.

Has American Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.