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American Deli
3056 ANVIL BLOCK RD STE 114 , ELLENWOOD, GA 30294 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, plumbing & water and food storage. This restaurant scored as low as 55 on September 25, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B82August 13, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, plumbing & water and food storage.
Observed multiple TCS foods from PTC (sliced tomato, sliced ham, and sliced turkey) and cooler (raw chicken wings), and WIC (raw chicken wings) cold holding in the temperature danger zone above 41 degrees F. TCS food shall cold hold at 41 degrees F. or below. COS: PIC placed items in the WIC and WIF for proper cold holding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed hot wat the 3-compartment sink not reaching 110 degrees F (105 degrees F). Stated to PIC that hot and cold water under pressure shall be supplied at all plumbing fixtures. COS: PIC restored hot water at the 3-compartment sink.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed multiple seasoning shakers and sauce bottles throughout the main kitchen not labeled with common name of the food. Once removed from its original container, foods shall be labeled with common name of the food. Stated to PIC to label all seasoning shakers and sauce bottles' contents with common name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed multiple containers holding food products with hand of scoops in direct contact with food. During pauses in food prep or dispensing, food prep and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. Stated to PIC to place all handles upright in the food.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”This inspection deducted 18 points, but only 15 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A91February 5, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed employee rinsing off metal equipment in the back hand sink. COS- employee stopped rinsing equipment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed large plastic bin of rice covered in the walk-in cooler. Discussed cooling methods and timeframe. COS- rice was place in metal shallow containers and moved to walk in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”C77December 29, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- rice moved to cooler. Advised to cool other food items down to 41F or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed orange cloth stored in the front hand sink. COS- cloth was removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed food contact surface of slicer stored clean with old food debris and ice shoot at soda machine with pink substance. Advised to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed hot water at dish sink not at 110F. Advised to restore. COS- now at 119F.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”This inspection deducted 23 points, but only 19 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B82April 11, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed TCS food not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- rice was discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed wiping cloth stored in the front hand sink. Observed employee filling up a bucket at hand sink. Advised hand sink is only for washing hands.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed in walk in freezer ice on box of buns from condenser unit. Advised to relocate food items.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”C74March 11, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS food (chicken wings) not hot holding at 135F or above. COS- chicken wings were reheated to 214F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed cloth and scrub brush stored in both hand sinks and observed employee filling up bucket in hand sink. Advised hand sink is only for washing hands.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed food contact surface of slicer stored clean with old food debris and ice shoot with pink substance. Advised to clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed TCS food held over 24 hrs with no date marking. Advised to date mark.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed food items (turkey, raw shrimp, celery, rice) stored uncovered. Advised to cover between uses.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employee personal items for restaurant use. Advised to relocate.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)”C79October 7, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed employees wash hands at hand sink that has no hot water. Discussed hand washing procedure.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed potentially hazardous food (chicken wings) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COS- chicken wings were reheated to 192F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed facility with no hot water. Advised to close until hot water is restored. COS- hot water was restored at the hand sinks to 100F, dish sink at 110F.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed current inspection report not posted. Advised to post current inspection report at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U55September 25, 202412 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 10 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and temperature control.
Observed employee touching phone and then proceed to handle food at the grill and fryer. Also, observed employee handle raw beef and place on grill then changed gloves without wash hands. Advised employee when to wash hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed raw chicken stored behind raw beef in prep top cooler. Advised PIC raw chicken shall be stored in the front due to final cook temperature. Advised to relocate.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed PIC handle raw beef and vegetables with the same gloves. Advised PIC that same gloves cannot be used when handling raw animal products to ready to eat. Advised PIC to discard vegetables due to possible cross contamination.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)”Observed several TCS foods held above 41F. Advised PIC that all TCS foods shall be held at 41 or below. Advised PIC to relocate and cool.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed bleach use for laundering purposes. Advised PIC of the correct sanitizer for chlorine. Advised to obtain correct chlorine. Also, observed employee wash dishes but did not sanitize. Advised PIC of proper ways to wash dishes. Advised to rewash.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”PIC not present at the time of the inspection. Advised PIC shall be present at the time of the inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Conditional employee health agreement forms were not available upon request. Advised forms shall be available upon request during the inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Front hand sink contained wiping cloth inside. Advised PIC nothing shall be stored in sanitizer and shall be used for hand washing only.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Clean up procedures were not provided at the time of the inspection. Advised PIC procedures and materials shall be provided at the time of the inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed several chemical bottles not labeled. Advised PIC chemical bottles shall be labeled with common name if moved from original container.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed can drink open with straw next to food. Also observed open monster drink can on shelf with dried goods. Advised PIC all employee drink shall be inn disposable cup with lid and straw stored away from food. Advised to remove.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed several foods (turkey & cheese) under prep top cooler uncovered & (shrimp & gyro) in chest freezer uncovered. Advised PIC all food shall be covered between use to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”B82March 18, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Observed employee wash hands at designated handwash sink with the use of soap. Advised PIC on proper handwashing techniques. COS: PIC had food employee wash hands properly with soap.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Upon arrival, observed dish towel hanging on the side of back handwash sink. Also observed hose obstructing back handwash sink. Advised PIC that all handwash sinks shall be easily accessible at all times. COS: PIC removed dish towel and hose from back handwash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)”Upon arrival, observed soap not supplied at back handwash sink. Advised PIC that soap shall be provided for all handwash sinks. COS: PIC replenished back handwash sink with soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Upon arrival, observed paper towels not supplied at back handwash sink. Advised PIC that all handwash sinks shall be supplied with paper towels. COS: PIC replenished back handwash sink with paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”During time of inspection, observed bleach (sodium hypochlorite) with a low concentration used for vomit/fecal response. Advised PIC that correct materials shall be used in order to properly respond to vomit/fecal response. Advised PIC to obtain correct bleach for EPA List G.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Upon arrival, observed multiple fly traps above storage area and prep areas. Advised PIC that the devices are not located over a food preparation areas. Advised PIC to remove fly traps from above storage area and prep areas.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-031-001544. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.