American Deli
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, American Deli has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Morrow restaurants, the typical score is 80; American Deli is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed facility without a food allergy awareness. Advised PIC mployees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction. Advised PIC to obtain a food allergy awareness training and provide to the Health Authority upon request.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ceiling tiles in back area of kitchen in need of cleaning. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of interior of the microwave stored as clean with food residue and debris. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the interior portion of the microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee cooking at the grill prep area wearing a bracelet. Advised PIC except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC had food employee remove bracelet from wrist while handling food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed multiple wet wiping cloths throughout the facility being held in-between use on the counter. Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). Advised PIC to place all wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple water bottles stored inside of the main kitchen's walk-in cooler. Advised PIC areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC discarded all disposable water bottles in the walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
78
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical sanitizer bucket stored on prep table with crock full of rice. Advised PIC chemicals shall be stored 6 inches off floor and away from food and food contact surfaces. COS-chemical bucket relocated.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salads cooling on to of containers in prep cooler tightly closed. Advised PIC of approved cooling methods. COS- salads were relocated.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
82
Aug 27, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items (shredded cheese, cut tomatoes, raw shrimp, and sour cream) cold holding in the temperature danger zone about 41 degrees F for 2 hours. Advised PIC Advised PIC time/temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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) or below. COS: Had PIC discard out of temperature food items. COS: Had PIC utilize ice for the top portion of the prep top cooler and to store items at the lower half of the unit in the WIC for proper cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed multiple wet wiping cloths throughout the facility being held in-between use on the counter. Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). Advised COS: Food employee placed wet wiping cloths in approved sanitizing solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. CA: Advised PIC to post the most recent inspection report in public view at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ambient temperature of the front-service prep top cooler with an ambient temperature of 60 degrees F. Advised PIC that 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. Advised PIC to have chest freezer repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items (sliced cheese, and sliced tomato) cooling tightly covered in the WIC. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. CA: Advised PIC to properly cool items by uncovering/loosely cover TCS food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
70
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handle work with dishes at 3-compartment area and then return to fryer area to handle wings without handwashing step between tasks. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles: to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks, Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Had PIC cease food prep and wash hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one bin of chicken stored at chest freezer and sliced cheese stored in WIC out of temperature longer than 4 hours. Advised PIC time/temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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) or below. COS: Had PIC discard out of temperature food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handsink. Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: individual, disposable towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple sauce bowls (9) used for designated sauce types not labeled with common name. Advised PIC Labeling, marking devices, and containers. Label information shall include: The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. COS: Had PIC label sauce bowls with common name.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ambient temperature of the chest freezer reading at 44 degrees F. Advised PIC that 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. Advised PIC to have chest freezer repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, Observed cardboard on floor at fryer prep area. Advised PIC Indoor Materials. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted; and Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. COS: Had PIC remove cardboard on floor at fryer prep area.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
58
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple sauce bowls (9) used for designated sauce types not labeled with common name. Advised PIC Labeling, marking devices, and containers. Label information shall include: The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. COS: Had PIC label sauce bowls with common name.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, Observed multiple wet wiping clothes (4) throughout facility being held in-between use on counter. Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration. COS: Had PIC place wet wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, Observed cardboard on floor at fryer prep area. Advised PIC Indoor Materials. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted; and Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. COS: Had PIC remove cardboard on floor at fryer prep area.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed visible light entry at back door leading to the outside. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors, screens, weather-stripping.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Deli on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Deli?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at American Deli.
How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Morrow?
American Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Morrow average of 80.
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 five earlier in the 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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