DECATUR, DeKalb County

AMERICAN DELI

4869 COVINGTON HIGHWAY, SUITE E DECATUR, GA 30035

Food
Latest score
91
Feb 20, 2026
City
DECATUR
County
DeKalb
Inspections
3

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 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

CA: (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. OBSERVATION: soda nozzles observed with black build-up. COS- operator pulled nozzles and cleaned and sanitized them Discussed with operator to clean daily.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CA: (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf OBSERVATION: 2 spray bottles are observed with chemicals without labels. COS- labeled spray bottles

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

CA: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. OBSERVED shelves in the walk in cooler unclean with black build-up.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 864 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

Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below OBSERVED rice cooked on 7-13-24 holding above 41F inside of the walk in cooler. COS- rice was discarded (3 bins). Food (sliced tomatoes) in the prep cooler holding above 41F. COS-placed in freezer to cooler see* Advised PIC to check temperatures routinely to ensure that tcs is holding at 41F or below.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04 OBSERVED: no thermometers provided that are capable to check food product temperatures.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be:P safeP, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition OBSERVED: A ball of paper towels wrapped in plastic wrap is used to stop sink water at the dish sink. Owner arrived and told to purchase stoppers that are appropriate for the sinks

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. OBSERVED shelves in the walk in cooler unclean with black build-up.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 887 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee washing dishes without sanitizing them before putting them away to air dry. COS-sanitizer sink set up and 100ppm chlorine residue

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

Dishes (metal pans) observed with red residue and food particles. Lids of the salt and seasoning container unclean. COS- items rewashed.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Thermometer for product testing unable to be located during the inspection. PIC advised to send a photo of the thermometer by 1-25-24 to nakia.robinson@dph.ga.gov

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Current permit is not posted. PIC should contact the EH office at 404-508-7900 to obtain a copy of the permit

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Several plastic containers and metal containers observed above the dishwash sink stacked while still wet. PIC advised to allow dishes to air dry before stacking. COS- containers rewashed and placed on counter to air dry.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A ball of paper towels wrapped in plastic wrap is used to stop sink water at the dish sink. Owner arrived and told to purchase stoppers that are appropriate for the sinks

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine test strips have evidence of a pink or red substance having leaked on them. PIC will need to purchase new test strips.