American Deli
2801 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
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Official Inspection History
1 recorded inspectionFood properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed 10 bottles of sauces not labeled at the time of inspection.
Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed Two door cooler not able to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. CA: All equipment shall be in good repair. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded cheese stored in cooler. Discussed with PIC that cooler shall be repaired within 72 hours. Discussed with PIC to not use cooler to store TCS foods until cooler is repaired and reinspected.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed employee shoes stored directly next to bin of flour. Observed food handler prepping TCS food with cell phone and 2 loose screws stored directly above food being prepped. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination. COS PIC removed shoes, cell phone and screws.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed a heavy accumulation of grease and food build up under fryers and prep top cooler. CA:(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Discussed with PIC to deep clean main kitchen with in 24 hours.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed floor tiles in storage area in disrepair. CA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Discussed with PIC that they have 2 weeks to repair flooring.
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed food debris and a sponge stored in the interior of the handwashing sink basin. CA: 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf COS: PIC removed sponge and food debris.
Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated — Inspector Note: Observed contaminated water leaking directly above fryers into fryer baskets of wings and fryer grease. CA: (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P COS: PIC voluntarily discarded wings being cooked and hot held at time of inspection and closed fryer station until repairs can be made. Confirmation of repairs and reinspection must be done by inspector before fryer is used again.
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed chlorine sanitizer water solution in bucket used to wipe countertops (food contact surfaces) at a concentration of 0 PPM. CA: 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 P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration 50-99 COS- PIC remade sanitizer water solution in 2 buckets to equal 50PPM
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed foh ice bin unclean with accumulation of black build up directly touching ice. CA: 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: PIC started removing ice and stated that ice machine will be washed rinsed and sanitized before use.