American Deli

3895 Cherokee St Ste 360, Kennesaw, GA 30144

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

American Deli appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on May 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

American Deli's latest score of 61 falls below the Kennesaw average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed lettuce, tomatoes, ham stored inside the prep unit closest to the front counter held cold holding temperatures above 41F. Cheese and rice stored inside the prep unit closest to the grill held cold holding temperatures above 41F. CA: 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). COS: Food items stored for 30 minutes was placed in ice. The rice and provolone cheese inside the prep unit closest to the grill was discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer bucket stored inside the kitchen tested at 0PPM for chlorine. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions. COS: The concentration of the chlorine tested at 50PPM.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mold was observed inside the ice machine on the shield and side of the unit in the kitchen. Mold was observed inside the soda dispenser where the nozzles are placed. Food debris was observed inside the blade of the vegetable slicers stored underneath the prep unit inside the kitchen. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Equipment was cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Mold was observed on the wall above the 3-compartment sink. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shrimp, chicken tenders, and lamb stored inside the reach in freezer uncovered. A container of celery stored inside the walk in cooler was stored uncovered. CA: 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. COS: The food items were covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles of sauces and seasoning stored on the front prep line was observed not labeled. A container of seasoning and rice stored inside the kitchen was observed not labeled. CA: Food packaged in a food service establishment, that is not provided by a foodservice employee upon consumer request, shall be labeled. The label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Inspection score posted in front service area is not the most recent inspection report. CA: 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)

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ranch and bleu cheese dressing in reach in cooler of front service area maintaining temperatures at 45F. Observed lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese in prep top cooler of main kitchen area store above 41F. Observed rice in reach in cooler in main kitchen area stored above 41F. Observed provolone cheese and cheddar cheese stored above 41F in prep top cooler 2 of main kitchen next to flat grill. CA: All cold potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: PIC discarded rice. PIC replaced all other out of temp TCS foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at American Deli on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at American Deli?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at American Deli.

How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

American Deli most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has American Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at American Deli have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at American Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is American Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, American Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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