American Deli
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
78
Score
Public records show five inspections at American Deli stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
American Deli's latest score of 78 falls below the Stone Mountain average of 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food cold holding above 41F.*See temperature log*. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: Food cold holding for more than 4 hours was voluntarily discarded by person in charge
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed the main entrance of the facility door with gaps during inspection. CA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking out of a Kroger bottled water in the kitchen . CA: Employees shall drink from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Water was transferred into a single use cups with a lid and a straw.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
78
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods(sliced and cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, cooked shrimp) colding holding above 41F at the prep top cooler. CA: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: PIC discarded the TCS foods (sliced and cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, cooked shrimp)cold holding above 41F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils ( such as a metal sifting basket, and a grill scraper stored in the hand sink in the main kitchen area. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Items were removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
90
Jul 10, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods stored in the Entree prep top cooler and walk in cooler holding above 41F. See temperature log*. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: TCS food were relocated to freezer to cool to 41F and TCS foods held for more than 4 hours was discarded (white rice).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one dead roach on top of dry storage container of sugar and one on top of rice container cover. CA: Dead insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. COS: Dead roaches was removed, container cover was placed to wash, rinse and sanitized.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
82
May 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 baskets of chicken wings held above the fryer measuring temperatures below 135*F. CA: Advised PIC TCS hold holding shall be maintained between 135*F or above. COS: PIC reheated the chicken wings during time of inspection. PIC stated that once reheated, wings will be stored in the walk in freezer.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods stored in the Entree prep top cooler and walk in cooler holding above 41F for more than 4 hours. See temperature log*. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: TCS food were relocated to freezer to cool and TCS foods held for more than 4 hours was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the vegetable sink used for washing fish. CA: Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. COS: Vegetable sink was cleanse, washed and sanitized.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in the hand sink in the main kitchen area and sanitizer bucket in the front end service hand sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Items were removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of raw chicken wings cooling at room temperature. COS: Box of chicken wings was relocated to walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use scoop with handle touching cooked rice. CA: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs. Scoop was removed
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the old food service permit displayed. CA: Informed PIC to pay the current food service permit and gave PIC an NOV (notice of violation) for Operating with an expired food service permit.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers stored above the 3-compartment sink stacked wet. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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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 Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Deli?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at American Deli.
How does American Deli compare to other restaurants in Stone Mountain?
American Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Stone Mountain average of 88.
Has American Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at American Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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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