ATLANTA, DeKalb County

AMERICAN DELI

2434 GRESHAM ROAD, SUITE A ATLANTA, GA 30316

Food

Latest score

Sep 16, 2025

City

ATLANTA

County

DeKalb

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.

Sep 16, 2025

Followup

Score: 953 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bin of lettuce tightly sealed inside walk in cooler. PIC stated lettuce was prepped two hours prior, temperature was observed at 63 degrees Fahrenheit.

COS operator separated lettuce into two smaller bins and added ice to rapidly cool lettuce.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, inspection view was blocked by single service containers. COS operator moved containers.

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 handle of scoop, used for bulk sugar, directly touching contents. COS scoop was removed.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 735 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handling employee drop a glove on the floor and proceed to pick glove up and place it on their hands.

CA employees must wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hand.

COS employee discarded gloves and washed hands.

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 3 containers of raw shrimp inside small reach in cooler mold cold holding at 41°F (5°C) or below. The ambient of the cooler was observed at 49°F.

CA: No TCS foods may stored inside the unit until it is repaired.

COS items were placed inside an ice bath and placed inside walk in cooler to cool.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the interior of ice machine unclean to sight and touch. Machine has a pink substance build up on ice apron.

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Facility must drain ice prior to cleaning and sanitizing machine.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several holes inside screen used for back door.

CA: facility needs to close main door until screen door has been repaired, screen was in disrepair on previous inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several pans stacked tightly prior to air drying.

CA: items must be air dried prior to stacking.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 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: Yes

Observed raw chicken stored behind raw beef and onions inside prep top cooler. COS items were placed according to final cooking temperature.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge unable to provide written or verbal employee health policies or symptoms that require restriction/exclusion.

Symptoms: Vomiting, Diarrhea, Jaundice, Sore throat with fever, or a lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining.

Blank copy of DPH reporting agreement form was provided to PIC

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Person in charge unable to provide procedures on how to clean vomit and diarrheal incidents.

COS completed cleaning procedures based off EPA Registered bleach.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several holes inside screen used for back door.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered trash receptacle in sole restroom.

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins