Marietta, Cobb County

AMERICAN DELI

180 COBB PKWY S STE C-20 MARIETTA, GA 30060-6522

Food
Latest score
97
Feb 25, 2026
City
Marietta
County
Cobb
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.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed several squeeze bottles on prep line lack identification in front service. C/A: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS: Foods labeled.

May 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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 PIC place the ice scoop inside the hand sink. C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing, including storing ice scoop. COS: Removed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed pink slime-like accumulations inside ice machine. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct within 24 hrs

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed French fries in box stored directly on floor in main kitchen. CA: Food in storage shall be at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee preparing food with bracelets on in front service at prep cooler. C/A: No jewelry except a plain wedding band may be worn during food prep COS: Removed

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

(1): Observed tongs stored in 70F soiled water (prep counter) (2): Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine (main kitchen). C/A: (1): Store utensils in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi) (2): Dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: Ice scoop removed

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee scoop raw chicken wings then proceed to touch clean equipment and utensils for an order without washing hands first. (main kitchen). Observed food employee touch raw frozen shrimp then proceed to touch clean equipment and prepare other foods without washing hands first (main kitchen). C/A: Food employees shall wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. COS: Employees washed their hands.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed black mold-like growth inside soda machine nozzle (self service) C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch COS: Employee cleaned nozzles.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle filled with toxic substance pointed directly at onions underneath prep table (main kitchen). Observed bottle of bleach and oven cleaning stored directly next to bottled waters on shelf (main kitchen). Observed large containers of toxic substances on shelf stored above ketchup containers (in box) (main kitchen). C/A: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

  1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and
  2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. COS: EHS asked PIC to remove food items from the shelf.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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 items in WIC cold holding above 41F (see temp log below). C/A: TCS cold holding foods shall be 41F or below AT ALL TIMES. COS: PIC adjusted temperature on WIC thermostat to 37F, allowing TCS foods to chill at 41F or below. (See remarks section)

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 walk-in cooler ambient at 47F. C/A: Ensure ALL cold holding equipment in good repair and proper adjustment. COS: PIC adjusted thermostat, ambient temperature decreased to 37F.

Jun 9, 2023

Routine

Score: 843 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooked white rice (reach-in cooler 1, main kitchen) not cooling at a rate in which it will reach 41F in 4 hours. C/A: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F (21°C); and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. COS: PIC placed items on ice to rapidly cool.

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 several sauces and seasonings lacking common name of food labeling in main kitchen/front food service. CA: Food shall be labeled with its common name

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several gnats above 3 compartment sink and around sauce bottles in main kitchen. CA: The presence of gnats shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises.