American Deli

2929 Turner Hill Rd Ste 2590, Lithonia, GA 30038
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at American Deli stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on May 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Lithonia restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black substance inside ice machine in direct contact with ice. Observed black substance inside soda nozzles at tea machine. COS: Ice was burned and ice machine was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite. Soda nozzles were removed, cleaned and sanitized advised to increase the cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles an...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
90
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pink and black substance inside ice machine in direct contact with ice. Observed black substance inside soda nozzles at soda machine. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and disp...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors and baseboards unclean with debris build up in main kitchen. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4 sanitizer buckets with no measurable amount of sanitizer. C/A: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) COS: All sanitizer buckets were remade to read 100 ppm Cl and advised to use test strips to test solutions.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
95

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 four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at American Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at American Deli.

How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?

American Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lithonia average of 87.

Has American Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Deli have averaged around one violation 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 two times per year on average.