American Deli

5404 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, GA 30349

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, American Deli has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Riverdale restaurant scores 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed stains and build up on ceiling tiles in dry storage room area. Ceiling tile shall be free of build up. PIC confirmed ceiling tiles are in the process of being replaced.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no handwash soap at hand wash sink in kitchen prep area. Hand wash soap shall be made available. PIC refilled soap dispenser

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked while still wet. Advised wet dishes shall properly air dry first prior to stacking. COS Manager separated wet dishes to dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single service cups not stored protected. Single service items shall be stored protected from contamination. Advised to use cup sleeves

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Worker handling food not wearing proper hair restraint. Hair shall be properly covered when handling food. PIC had worker put on correct hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Jan 2, 2024

Issued Provisional Permit

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. PIC relocated TCS foods to walk in cooler. Advised to have unit repaired

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of slicers, knives stored clean with old food debris and ice bin with rust residue. Advised to clean and replace nails in ice machine

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler not properly working and knife holder in disrepair. Advised to repair

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed major leak at the pipe of the hand sink in the kitchen. Advised to repair.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items stored with items for restaurant use.

511-6-1.07(3)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at American Deli on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Riverdale?

American Deli most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverdale average of 90.

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.

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