American Deli
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
55
Score
American Deli, located at 2685 Metropolitan Pkwy Sw Ste H3 in Atlanta, GA, had its most recent food service inspection on January 27, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk classification with a score of 55, noting one critical, one major, and seven minor violations. Across five recorded inspections, American Deli has predominantly received medium-risk classifications.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
55
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jan 16, 2024
Followup
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
50
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
33
Violations — Jan 27, 2026 Inspection
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Person in charge failed to demonstrate any knowledge of Food safety. Person in charge shall supervise food safety.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed partially consumed water bottles across the food prep areas. Kitchen staff shall drink from a cup with a lid and a straw. Advised kitchen staff to desist.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly store chemicals. Bottle of detergent was stored above raw chicken being thawed. Advised PIC to remove the detergent.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed failure to label and properly label food containers. All food items that are not in their original containers and cannot be easily identified shall be properly labeled. Advised PIC to label all food containers including bottles.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly cool fried chicken. Chicken was being cooled at room temperature. Advised PIC to discard food.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly thaw raw chicken. Frozen food shall be thawed under cold running water or inside an approved equipment. Unable to explain the process to PIC due to language barrier.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly store in-use utensils. Unable to explain process to PIC due to language barrier.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to air-dry washed utensils before stacking. All cleaned utensils shall be air-dried before stacking. Demonstrated the process to the PIC.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-used items being used at utensil inside the main kitchen. Advised PIC to desist.
511-6-1.05(10)(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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