American Deli

7794 Ella Ln Ste E, Fairburn, GA 30213
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, American Deli has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. American Deli was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Proper date marking and disposition” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which American Deli's 90 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not date marked.C/O Advised manager to date mark all items
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
90
Jun 12, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed missing date marking on ready to eat rice in walk in cooler and other food items. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, 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 (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Instructed PIC proper way of date marking.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build-up on nonfood contact surfaces of equipment, sinks and paper towel holder. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC advised to keep utensils and kitchen clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most current inspection report and food permit not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 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.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Several food items found in prep top and walk-in coolers to be above the maximum temperature allowed of 41F (cooked white rice 44 f, mixed veggies 43 F, and ambient air at 45). 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. Food items discarded and advised...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed missing date marking on ready to eat rice in walk in cooler and other food items. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, 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 (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Instructed PIC proper way of date marking.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine in the back of the kitchen with accommodation of black mold. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C)(b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed flour scoop handle buried in flour container. 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC removed and sanitized.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most current food permit not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 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.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed Clean linens were not free from food residues or other soiling matter. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed pipe under the 3 compartment sink leaking. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC has 3 days to fix.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
55
Jul 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin in the front and ice machine in the back of the kitchen with black mold. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to work...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed missing date marking on ready to eat rice in walk in cooler. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, 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 (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Instructed PIC proper way of date marking.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to cover foods (Shrimp, cooked rice, raw chicken in prep top cooler, RIC and work in cooler) during 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at American Deli on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at American Deli?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at American Deli.

How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Fairburn?

American Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Fairburn average of 97.

Has American Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at American Deli have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at American Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.