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American Deli

6175 OLD NATIONAL HWY , ATLANTA, GA 30349 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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94 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected October 14, 2026
11 inspections on record · average score 90
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on October 8, 2026, scoring 61/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 94. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (October 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving pest control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

Inspection history

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A94October 14, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving pest control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed light under back door from outside. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutinePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed failure to post most recent score inside main lobby. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
RoutineRepeatIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed knife being stored in between cutting board and counter top. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a) COS : PIC moved knife.

−1 point · Cited as “null”
U61October 8, 20269 violations

Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed failure to properly segregate foods by cooking temperatures. Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw beef burgers in cooler at grill station. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P PIC discarded burgers and moved chicken.

−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)”
CriticalRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed failure to maintain food at or below 41F. Observed rice, wings, shrimp, tomatoes stored in various coolers holding above 41F. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) 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.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed failure to maintain hand sink accessible at all times for use. Observed hand sink in main kitchen obstructed with a mug and towel in the sink and partially obstructed by a trash can in front. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf PIC removed obstructions.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed failure to properly date mark food items maintained in facility past 24 hours. Observed rice in walk in cooler prepped on yesterday with no date indication of use or disposition 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, 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 (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety; Pf Rice was discarded.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed failure to maintain facility free of pests. Observed several fruit flies and a few roaches in facility at time o inspection. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC shall have pest remediation.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed failure to maintain food protected from potential overhead contamination. Observed beef burgers in cooler at grill station and rice in dry storage area stored without any overhead protection. 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; PIC discarded burgers, rice was covered.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed failure to properly store food at minimum of 6inches off the ground. Observed bag of sugar stored on the floor in the main kitchen area. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (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.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed failure to properly store scoops in between uses. Observed scoop stored in rice without handle. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; Scoop removed.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed failure to maintain knives properly stored. Observed several knives stored around the facility. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
A91May 18, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed that three items in the walk in cooler were above 41 degrees.C/A Advised manager to put these items on ice until the unit is repaired.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
A100December 4, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A100April 25, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A93March 1, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatFood stored covered.

Observed food items (lamb in reach in cooler and fish in reach in freezer.) stored uncovered and are subject to contamination. Keep food covered in storage: 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 should be protected from overhead or other sources of contamination. PIC covered foods.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed stains on kitchen equipment and walls. Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surfaces of ceiling fans/vents. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Instructed PIC to clean.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
A90October 17, 2018Details pending

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A90January 4, 2018Details pending

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A90March 22, 2017Details pending

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A90July 21, 2016Details pending

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A92January 13, 2016Details pending

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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 1-30255. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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