American Deli
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2024, American Deli has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Mcdonough restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed white mold on boxed bell peppers in walk-in cooler. PIC started the process of discarding food product. 511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P
511-6-1.04(1)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black accumulation on drink machine diffuser. Manager began the cleaning and sanitizing process. 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 r...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor in front of ice machine in disrepair and in need of sealing. 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. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior walls of ice bin at drink machine with brown staining/accumulation and deflector of ice machine with black staining/accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed restroom sink faucet loose and containing a hole.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash accumulation around the outside dumpster in and outside of storage area.
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors with accumulation of of grease under fryers and baseboards in disrepair at the back of the facility. Also observed chipped tile in front of ice machine and ceiling tiles with staining above and in front of walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a chemical spray bottle without a label to determine what was inside of the bottle. Advised PIC to label all chemicals with a common name.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the interior surface of the lid for the drink machine and the ice scoop holder in need of cleaning due to an accumulation of old drink stains and a black mold-like build up. PIC started the cleaning process (COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed an excessive build up of trash and debris around the outside dumpster area. The dumpster pad must remain clean to reduce pest, rodent, insect, etc. activity.
511-6-1.06(5)(r)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vent in restroom and the lobby area with an accumulation of dust and the vents in the kitchen/prep area with rust accumulation. Please clean and properly seal the HVAC vents.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an opened Gatorade stored in the walk in cooler beside boxes of fries and above a box of mushrooms. Also, observed a personal thermos cup stored on the prep table by clean gloves and seasonings. Instructed PIC to not store personal items in the prep areas or near food items that are served to the public (COS).
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the utensils used to toss the wings stored in stagnant water. The water temperature was at 104F. The water must remain at 135F or above. Also, observed a pan in the bulk container of rice. Please use a scoop with the handle stored upward.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed several cardboard boxes being used to line shelves and some had a thick accumulation of food old food debris. Observed the vents (blowers) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to a thick accumulation of dust and a black substance.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the surfaces underneath several cabinets and shelves in need of cleaning due to debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
61
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items in the walk in cooler(cheese, whiting, and lettuce) and in the reach in cooler (chicken) above 41F.The PIC removed the chicken from the reach-in cooler and placed multiple containers with ice in the cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior roof of ice machine with mold like build up. PIC began cleaning the machine. Also observed, black debris on drink nozzle. PIC was advised to sanitize the nozzle and replace all current nozzles if needed.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage without a lid or straw stored on food prep area.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpster lid missing and dumpster with excessive rusting and damage to the exterior.
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vent in restroom and kitchen/prep area with rust accumulation.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
67
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Raw beef and fish stored above french fries in the walk in cooler
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Bottle of grill cleaner not properly labeled
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in stagnant water.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cardboard used to line shelves
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom hand sink faucet was loose.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster lid was missing.
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: FRP panel separating form the wall in the food prep area. Black build up observed on the ceiling
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee food and medicine stored above deli meat in the walk in cooler. Ceiling vent contained build up
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Deli on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at American Deli.
How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?
American Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mcdonough average of 79.
Has American Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at American Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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