American Deli
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
American Deli appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “approved thawing methods used”, showing up three times.
American Deli's latest score of 78 falls below the Griffin average of 85. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no running hot and cold water at 3 compartment sink. Water is supplied by spray water hose connected to spigot next to 3 compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed open employee drinks without disposable single use cup, lid, straw and improperly stores in walk in cooler shelving next to boxes of food and prep top surfaces.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed trash can in unisex restroom does not have a cover.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed front and back door of facility are open and without the proper mesh protective screening.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
78
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw animal foods not properly separated based on minimum cook temperatures. (ex. raw hamburger stored next to raw shrimp in cooler, raw hamburger stored above raw fish in freezer). Observed raw hamburger stored next to ready to eat (RTE) sauerkraut.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no running cold water at 3- compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed French fries are allowed to thaw/slack under shelf and exceed temperatures of 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(b)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed trash can in unisex restroom does not have a cover.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live flies and gnats in kitchen and dish washing areas.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items unable to maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no running cold water at hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed employee using hand sink to soap up wiping towel for cleaning countertop.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels not available in restroom.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored in standing water in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
61
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods (TCS) are not dated with a marking system. When TCS food that are ready to eat and held for more than 24 hours they must be date marked to ensure products are not kept for more than (7) days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed French fries are allowed to slack/thaw under shelf and the temperature exceeds 41 degrees Fand above.
511-6-1.04(6)(b)
86
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed that PIC (person in charge) cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods (TCS) are not dated with a marking system. When TCS food that are ready to eat and held for more than 24 hours they must be date marked to ensure products are not kept for more than (7) days. (Rtp1).
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed each food handler does not have hair properly restrained. Rpt. 1.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed French fries are allowed to slack/thaw under shelf and the temperature exceeds 41 degrees F. Rpt 1. COS. Excess amount of product moved to freezer, advised to keep out whats only going to be used for immediate service, and put remaining amount of product in walk in cooler/ freezer during slower periods of service.
511-6-1.04(6)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items are being stacked on top of each other, where there is no barrier between the container and the product. (Ex. Container of sliced tomatoes stacked directly on top of touching lettuce). Rpt 1. COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
70
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 five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Deli?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at American Deli.
How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Griffin?
American Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Griffin average of 85.
Has American Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is American Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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