American Deli
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
70
Score
The American Deli, located at 1971 Jonesboro Rd in McDonough, Georgia, underwent a moderate risk inspection on July 17, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical violation, one major violation, and two minor violations. Previous inspections for this food service establishment have primarily been low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jun 24, 2024
Followup
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
52
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
50
Violations — Jul 17, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a staff member not properly washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes in the three compartment sink. The employee was washing and rinsing but not sanitizing. PIC corrected on site by properly setting up the three compartment sink with the proper level of chlorine (100 PPM) and training the employee on the proper procedures to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese and lettuce that was improperly stored in the reach in preparation cooler not properly cold held at the minimum requirement of 41 degrees or below. Sliced cheese was observed at 53 degrees f. Cut lettuce was observed at 57 degrees f. CA- Sliced cheese and lettuce were both discarded. Also observed raw chicken stored at 45 degrees in the walk in cooler. CA- PIC corrected on site by transferring raw chicken wings to the freezer to rapidly cool to 41 degrees f. A second temperature was taken prior to the conclusion of the inspection. The raw chicken was observed at 40 degrees f. PIC advised that all cold TCS foods must maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or below. Also observed several bags of french fries slacking across from the grill at room temperature and near the bac...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use utensils (Tongs) stored on the faucet handles of the mop sink. PIC corrected on site by removing, washing, rinsing, and sanitizing tongs in the three compartment sink. Also observed in use spatulas stored in stagnant water in the food preparation area. PIC corrected on site by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the spatula prior to placing in a clean and dry container. PIC will either store in a clean/dry container or place spatulas in a container of water with a temperature of 135 degrees f or higher.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed old food debris and build up on shelves in the walk in cooler. CA. PIC will clean shelves by 7/20/25. PIC will also ensure that shelves are cleaned on a weekly basis.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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