Valdosta, Lowndes County

American Deli

1700 NORMAN DR STE 1088 VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
94
Mar 23, 2026
City
Valdosta
County
Lowndes
Inspections
6

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 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 942 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed bleach sanitizer stored in rear kitchen area near dry storage with chemical concentrations too low around 0ppm. *CA: All wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solutions should be at proper minimum strength. *COS, More Bleach was added to solution and chemical concentrations were within proper range of 50ppm-100ppm.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed leak at 3 compartment sink in the rear kitchen area underneath the rinse basin from the pipe; *CA: All plumbing systems must be in good repair without leaks. *COS, Owner began replacing washer from pipe during inspection.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near sauce bowls w/ lids in the front service area of the kitchen near the soda dispensing machine upon entry into the kitchen. -Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter near the front hand wash sink in the front service area of the kitchen upon entry into the kitchen. *COS, Wet wiping cloths were stored in bleach sanitizer upon request.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 891 violation

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 2 boxes of raw hamburger patties (previously frozen) stored on a shelf above tomatoes and a bag of onions in the walk in cooler of the facility. -Observed 3 boxes of french fries (refrigerated) stored directly next to cases of raw chicken wings. *COS, Fries and hamburgers were stored correctly to prevent contamination upon request by PIC.

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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: No

-Observed box of raw thawing hamburger patties stored above chopped onions and peppers on shelf in the walk in cooler of the rear kitchen area. -Observed box of raw thawing hamburger patties stored directly next to and above containers of various sauces (BBQ, hot sauce, etc.,) on a shelf in the walk in cooler of the rear kitchen area of the facility. *COS, Boxes were removed from areas and stored on separate shelf to prevent contamination by PIC upon request.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 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 multiple TCS foods (Sliced White American Cheeses, American Cheeses, and Tzatziki sauces) stored in the front prep top cooler of the front service area near the flat top grill not cold holding at 41F or below. See Temperature log. Ambient Temp of cooler was around 48F. *COS, All out of temperature TCS foods were discarded upon request. PIC instructed to not store TCS foods until serviced.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed 2 double pack containers of turkey deli meat stored in the walk in cooler of the facility with best buy dates of 11/23/23 and 02/04/24. *COS, Deli meat was discarded by PIC upon request.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed multiple bags of tilapia stored in walk in cooler of the facility in reduced oxygen packaging that states remove prior to thawing. *COS, Tilapia was removed from ROP packaging and stored in a covered metal food storage container upon request.