JONESBORO, Clayton County

American Deli

6441 TARA BLVD JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food

Latest score

Mar 6, 2026

City

JONESBORO

County

Clayton

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.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCs foods (large containers of rice) cold holding in the walk in cooler above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS: Rice was discarded.

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 two openings (holes) in ceilings. Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good condition at all times.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light bulb out at the fryer area in the hooded vent. Advised PIC lighting shall be available at all times.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in the main kitchen without paper towels. Advised PIC paper towels shall be available at all times.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS food (lettuce, raw shrimp, raw chicken) items cold holding above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold at 41°F or below. COS: Items discarded and others re-located to the walk in cooler.

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: Yes

Observed black substance on the surfaces of the soda nozzles of the soda drink machine and the ice machine. Advised to clean more frequently.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed containers of lettuce and tomatoes cooling in the walk in cooler covered tight. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: Items were loosely covered.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fish thawing on the counter. Advised PIC frozen food shall be thawed in the walk in cooler or in the prep sink under running water. COS: Fish was placed under running water.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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

Observed black substance on the surfaces of the soda nozzles of the soda drink machine. Advised to clean more frequently.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers of lettuce and tomatoes cooling in the walk in cooler covered tight. Advised on proper cooling methods.

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 973 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop handle inside of parmesan cheese and lemon pepper seasoning container touching food. Advised PIC In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. COS: Had PIC correct scoops to not touch food products.

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 utensil storage rack at 3-compartment sink area with residues and rusting in multiple areas. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 walls and ceilings in main kitchen area with stains in multiple areas. Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Sep 27, 2023

Followup

Score: 883 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed sanitization concentration of Sani-Bucket near front service measuring 10 ppm Cl. Advised PIC that the sanitization concentration for chlorine shall range between 50-100 ppm Cl. Advised to remake Sani-Bucket.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple sauce squeeze bottles and tossing bowls for wings not properly labeled with common food name. Advised PIC to label all squeeze bottles and tossing bowls.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cut lettuce cooling in the walk-in cooler covered. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods.

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 744 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee take trash out and return to food prep area without washing hands. Advised PIC hands shall be washed between tasks. Advised employee to wash hands.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee handle hamburger bun with same gloves used to handle raw animal foods. Advised PIC gloves shall be changed in order to prevent contamination. Advised employee to wash hands & change gloves.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No soap observed @ hand sink near fryer. Advised PIC all hands soap shall be provided @ all hand sinks at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Bleach 101 in the facility. Advised PIC sanitizer shall be EPA approved and product shall disinfect & sanitize. Advised PIC to obtain approved sanitizer.