The Pickle Patch Deli

150 First St Se, Cairo, GA 39828

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at The Pickle Patch Deli stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “proper date marking and disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which The Pickle Patch Deli's 90 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reach-in cooler not cleaned to prevent accumulation of soil residue. LOCATION: REACH IN FREEZER and COOLER HAS RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON BOTTOM SHELF. PIC HAD EMPLOYEE CLEAN.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: The top 1/3 of the most current inspection report was not posted in each drive through window.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW GROUND BEEF WAS OBSERVED STORED ON TOP OF PASTRAMI(RTE) PIC MOVED ITEMS.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PASTRAMI REMOVED FROM THE FREEZER TO THAW IN REACH IN COOLER. ITEM'S DATE MARKING WAS NOT UPDATED. PIC UPDATED ITEM.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DATE MARKING ON SLICED TURKEY SHOWING 7-7-2025. PIC STATED ITEM WAS LABLED INCORRECTLY, AND WAS JUST PREPARED.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Both hand wash sinks were observed lacking proper hand drying provisions. THE PIC SUPPLIED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE, PEPPER JACK CHEESE, SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE NOT DATE LABELED. PIC LABELED ITEMS.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Reach-in cooler not cleaned to prevent accumulation of soil residue. LOCATION: REACH IN FREEZER HAS RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON BOTTOM SHELF.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS IN REACH IN PREP TOP COOLER AT TEMPS GREATER THAN 60 DEGREES. PIC STATED A REACH IN COOLER WENT OUT ON SUNDAY AND THE STAFF MOVED ALL ITEMS TO DIFFERENT COOLERS. THE PRER TOP COOLER WAS TEMPED AT 58 DEGREES AND ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THAT WERE TCS FOODS WERE TOSSED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD ITEMS WILL BE LISTED BELOW.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food found stored past disposal date marked. OBSERVED SLICED CHEDDAR AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE IN PREP-TOP COOLER HELD PAST DISPOSAL DATE MARKED (6-29) PIC TOSSED ITEMS.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. LOCATION DISH PIT AREA. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES IN THE KITCHEN HAND SINK, AND ON TOP OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH PIT AREA. PIC REMOVED.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. LOCATION: FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN FRONT OF PREP TOP COOLER & DEEP FRYER.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pickle Patch Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pickle Patch Deli on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Pickle Patch Deli?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Pickle Patch Deli.

How does The Pickle Patch Deli compare to other restaurants in Cairo?

The Pickle Patch Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Cairo average of 94.

Has The Pickle Patch Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pickle Patch Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pickle Patch 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 The Pickle Patch Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Pickle Patch Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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