Athens, Clarke County

American Deli

1055 GAINES SCHOOL RD STE 102 ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Apr 6, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 804 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shrimp stored above RTE deli meat in prep table at front grill. CA: Store raw meat below and separate from RTE food. COS- Manager changed meat storage order in prep table with raw shrimp on bottom, separated from other food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mold growth observed in kitchen ice maker. CA: Clean and sanitize ice maker frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer in spray bottle at concentration greater than 100ppm chlorine. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100ppm chlorine. COS- Manager adjusted sanitizer solution to 50-100ppm chlorine concentration.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Fly control devises located above food storage in kitchen. Pest control devises not to be located within 3 feet of food, utensils, dishware, equipment and linens.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet cloth stored on prep table, not placed back in sanitizing solution bucket between uses as required. Placed back in bucket - COS.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple flies throughout kitchen.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoop in frozen peas/carrots with handle touching product. Scoop in bulk rice with handle touching product.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed stack of small plastic bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf over 3-compartment sink. Allow to fully air-dry before stacking vertically.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cups stacked too high in dispenser at front with cup lips exposed.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer bucket stored in front hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Hand sink cannot be used for storage or blocked. Bucket relocated.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Tongs stored on fryer handle - below waist level and subject to contact with pant legs.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed metal bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf over 3-compartment sink. Allow to fully air dry before stacking vertically.