Jonesboro, Clayton County

AMERICAN DELI

8033 TARA BLVD JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food
Latest score
85
Nov 19, 2025
City
Jonesboro
County
Clayton
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (raw chicken) cold holding in a cooler above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. Advised to re-locate to the WIC.

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

Observed the hand sink in the main kitchen area blocked. Advised PIC hand sink shall be accessible at all times. COS: PIC unblocked hand sink.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to diarrheal events. Advised PIC to obtain written clean up procedures.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Advised to obtain written procedures.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice panel under fountain drink machine open. Advised PIC all foods shall be protected at all times. COS: Ice panel was closed.

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 895 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed celery on the counter uncovered. Advised PIC all foods shall be covered to protect against contamination. COS: PIC covered containers.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foods in the walk-in cooler stored on the floor. Advised PIC all foods shall be stored at least 6" off the floor.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed not hot water at the hand sinks. Advised PIC hot water shall be available during peak hours of operation. COS: Hot water was restored.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed utensils stored in water at 84F. Advised PIC utensils shall be stored in water of at least 135F.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal items stored with items for the facility. Advised PIC to designate an area for employee personal items.

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 866 violations

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no written procedures and low concentrated bleach used for vomit/fecal procedures during time of inspection. Advised PIC that procedures and all materials needed in order to respond to vomit/fecal events shall be at the facility at all times. Advised PIC to obtain procedures and adequate materials.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed, during time of inspection, multiple squeeze sauce bottles not labled with a common name. Advised PIC that all working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Advised to label all squeeze sauce bottles.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed, upon arrival, front door with visible light entry. Also observed back door of facility propped open. Advised PIC that all outer openings of the establishment shall be protected against entry of rodents and pests by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to obtain sealant/weatherstrip for both front and back door.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed 2023 Food Service Establishment permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view at all times.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-food contact surface of storage racks near the 3-comartment sink with residue and rusting. Advised PIC that all non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to clean or replace storage rack near 3-compartment sink.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling tiles near ware-wash area with severe staining. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product. Advised PIC to clean or replace ceiling tiles of facility.

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 805 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items (raw chicken, cooked shrimp, sliced cheese) measuring above 41 degrees F. Advised PIC all TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below. Advised PIC to move TCS food items noted to different coolers, to turn down/get lids shut, or to have serviced. PIC moved food items to another reach in cooler (cooked shrimp & cheese) and walk in cooler (raw chicken.)

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed chemical bottles not labeled (bleach & degreaser.) Advised PIC if chemical is removed from original from original package common name shall be labeled on bottle.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food items out of original container without label with common name of food product. CA: Label all food items outside of original containers.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed in-use utensil not stored with handle above food item (sugar). CA: All in-use utensils shall be stored with the handle above the food products.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler and prep top cooler not temping and working properly. Advised PIC to turn down, keep lid shut, and have units serviced but to take out of use until equipment was working properly. Food items were moved (raw chicken, cooked shrimp, and cheese) to working coolers.