King's Deli

1411 E 16Th Ave, Cordele, GA 31015

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, King's Deli has three inspections in the public record. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

King's Deli's latest score is in line with the Cordele average of 94. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sauces out of original containers not properly labeled in the new containers. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. PIC COS.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a blackish residue along the chute of the ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC cleaned the chute of the ice making machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp thawed in an improper manner in a pan filled with water. Food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. COS: Pan of raw shrimp was returned to cooler for proper thawing method.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a blackish residue along the chute of the ice machine. n equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: PIC adequately cleaned the chute of the ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King's Deli on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King's Deli?

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

How does King's Deli compare to other restaurants in Cordele?

King's Deli most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cordele average of 94.

Has King's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King's Deli have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King's 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 King's Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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