DECATUR, DeKalb County

AMERICAN DELI

2593 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY DECATUR, GA 30033

Food
Latest score
95
Jan 21, 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.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the chlorine in spray bottles made on site too strong. CA: Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall:

  1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P COS: The sanitizer sprays were remade and tested to measure at 100ppm.

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 the handles of in use utensils touching the the cooked rice in the prep top cooler, fish batter in dry storage, and in raw chicken in the chicken cooler. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; COS: The utensils were maneuvered to have the handles stored outside of the food items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple clean utensils and dishware stacked tightly and wet; not allowing for proper air-drying. CA: 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and COS: The utensils and dishware were rearranged to allow proper air drying.

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 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 raw chicken in cooler next to freezers at temperatures above 41F. Observed ambient temperature on the cooler reading 50F. CA: 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. COS: PIC discarded chicken and used chicken from the walk in cooler.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw chicken wings uncovered and subject to contamination located in reach in cooler (RIC) near freezer. Informed PIC to cover all stored items in reach in cooler and cooler. Discussed with PIC that they must put the raw chicken in a cleanable container with a lid while it is in the reach in cooler.

CA: Food shall be stored covered when storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

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 facility using a chlorine Bleach that is not EPA registered; therefore the food contact surfaces in the facility are not properly sanitized. CA: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple clean utensils and dishware stacked tightly and wet; not allowing for proper air-drying. CA: 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and COS: The utensils and dishware were rearranged to allow proper air drying.

Oct 17, 2023

Initial

Score: 961 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken wings uncovered and subject to contamination located in the cooler near freezer. Informed PIC to cover all stored items in reach in cooler and cooler. COS -4pts