Ny Deli

4788 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Ny Deli has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Decatur facility scores 86, putting Ny Deli on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by ,separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables,Cooked ready-to-eat food,Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; and separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. At the time of inspection, ready to eat foods were observed stored directly under raw poultry in both the walk in cooler and prep top cooler. Corrected on Site: PIC after advisement from inspector rearranged foods by internal cooking temperatures and educational poster was pr...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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 (TCS) shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. At the time of inspection, multiple TCS foods were observed not cold held at 41f or below. ( SEE *** in TEMP LOG). As per PIC statement, said food items were being held for more than 2 hours. All food items were voluntarily discarded by food worker.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Demonstration of Knowledge. Based on the risk of foodborne illness inherent to the food service operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge in one of the following ways: Correct Answers to Food Safety Questions. Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. At the time of inspection Person In Charge (PIC) was unable to demonstrate knowledge on correct cold holding temperatures for Time/ Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS), adequate cooling procedures and proper personal hygiene. Person in charge was advised on the proper cold holding temperatures, storage of food, cool...
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. At the time of inspection, hand wash sink in the front food prep and service area was observed not functioning and blocked with empty plastic water bottles. Liquid waste was observed draining directly onto floor. Corrected on Site: Licensed plumber was contacted and indirect waste pipe was repaired at the time of inspection.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Individual, disposable towels or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel. At the time of inspection, hand wash sink in main kitchen was observed without individual disposable paper towels. Corrected on site: Person in charge purchased paper towels and replenished hand wash sink supplies.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
55
Aug 27, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ny Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ny Deli on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Ny Deli compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Ny Deli most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Ny Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ny Deli have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ny Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.