King's Deli

1041 E Forsyth St, Americus, GA 31709
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

King's Deli, located at 1041 E Forsyth St in Americus, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 25, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and two minor violations, including issues with food storage, cold holding temperatures, and date marking. Across five recorded inspections, King's Deli has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Aug 28, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
64
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items in the chest freezer in the back stored uncovered. Items were pointed out to the PIC and he had them rewrapped. 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)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items being stored at temperatures greater than 41. inside the reach in cooler next to the register. PIC was instructed to discard all TCS items in the unit temping over 41 degrees. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 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. P
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items in multiple refrigeration units lacking date marking labels. 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 or below for a maximum of 7 days. Instructed PIC that items must be labeled with discard dates if outside of original packaging.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes and an empty bucket stored in the sink designated for washing raw fruits and vegetables. Informed the PIC that these sinks may only be used for the washing of fruits and vegetables and cannot double as a dish sink. PIC removed the dishes and bucket upon notification. Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. 2.Fruits and vegetables may be washed by using chemicals as specifie...
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive food soil build up in the freezer in the back of the kitchen. (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated area...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)