American Deli
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at American Deli, the earliest from 2024. American Deli was last inspected on May 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Kennesaw restaurant, which scores around 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold held TCS foods at temperatures greater than 41F in the front food service prep top cooler and counter top. CA: Cold hold TCS foods must be maintained at 41F or below. COS:Prep top cooler: Provolone, blue cheese, ranch, and tartar sauce 41F, rice discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken nuggets on the front food service counter hot holding at a temperature less that 135F. CA: Hot held TCS foods must be maintained at 135F or above. COS: 3PM label placed on the food to discard.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a verifiable manner in which food employees have been informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge (PIC) as it relates to foodborne illness. C/A: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food CORRECTION REQUIRED WITHIN 72 HOURS
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mop bucket with mop inside sitting in front of the handwashing sink in the main kitchen. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Mop bucket remove.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: No food temperature measuring device, thermometer, available in the establishment. CA: Required 1. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±1ºC in the intended range of use. Pf 2. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use. Pf PROVIDE WITHIN 10 DAYS
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
55
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cold TCS items distinguished by an asterisk (*) holding above 41F. C/A: cold time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below COS: (*) items discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a verifiable manner in which food employees have been informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge (PIC) as it relates to foodborne illness. C/A: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food EHS provided physical copies in English and Spanish; EHS also email copies in English, Spanish and Mandarin
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in front food service area (FFS) blocked by eliason door being propped open. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: hand sink unblocked; EHS discussed that hand sink shall be accessible at all times
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed an ambient air temperature for the prep top unit at 47F C/A: Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. NOTE: facility is not to store any TCS food in this unit until approval is given by the health authority.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
67
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cold TCS items distinguished by an asterisk (*) holding above 41F. C/A: cold time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below COS: (*) items discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC was not present when EHS arrived for routine inspection. C/A: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS: PIC returned to the facility at 2:05pm.
511-6-1.03(2)
78
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in between oven and dish washer without soap for hand washing. COS - soap placed at sink
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several flies throughout facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
86
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no fecal/vomit clean up disinfectant in facility to kill norovirus. Provided PIC with list of disinfectants that can be used as part of fecal/vomit clean up kit.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at front food service hand sink. COS - PIC placed paper towels at sink for hand drying.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink near 3-compartment sink obstructed by cleaning cart. COS - PIC moved cart from blocking hand washing sink and informed me that he would find a new place to put cleaning cart.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed sugar, flour, and other spices not properly labeled with common name of food.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Deli on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Deli?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at American Deli.
How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?
American Deli most recently scored 55 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 five violations per visit, up from roughly three 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 around two times per year on average.
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