American Deli

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed a bag of rice with a hole in the bag. PIC was advised to discard bagged rice as it appeared that someone bite the bag open.

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed wet wiping cloth stored beside the prep unit in between use. PIC corrected on site.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed food and grime build up on the back hand sink faucet and handles.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed food debris on the floor as well as burnt food and grease build up underneath the grill and fryers. PIC was advised to pulled out the equipment to have the floors deep cleaned to prevent further pest activity and accumulation. Observed holes and openings in the ceiling throughout the facility. Observed baseboards in the back of the facility behind the ice machine and water heaters in disrepair as well as the walls.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed an estimate of 50 rat droppings throughout the entire facility. PIC and owner agreed to voluntarily close due to rat infestation. PIC advised that they have seen live rats in the facility and has started treatment 8/12/2026 and that pest control will come back out on tomorrow, 8/19/2026. A follow up will be conducted tomorrow morning along with the Arrowhead pest control and PIC and will continue to follow up every two weeks and will need a copy of each pest control treatment report sent to Keundra Golden at [REDACTED EMAIL].

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed american cheese, provolone cheese, and lettuce cold held above 41F in the prep top unit. Manager discarded food items.

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed towels in chlorine sanitizing solution at 10ppm. PIC remade the sanitizer to 50ppm.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed fryer oil skimmer stored on a surface with food debris in between fryer and grill. PIC was advised to clean the surface area and the skimmer.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed food build up on the shelf inside of the double door freezer. Observed food debris on the bottom of the single door reach-in freezer. Observed shelf above the rice cookers in need of cleaning. Observed shelf on the cooking line where single use to-go plates are stored in need of cleaning. PIC was advised to look into getting shelf liners for the cookline that were non-absorbent and cleanable. Observed excessive food and grease build up underneath the grill and on the sides of the fryers.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed mold like substances around the caulking of the 3 compartment sinks. PIC was advised to remove old caulk, clean and sanitize area, and recaulk the sink.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices — Inspector Note: Observed a leak underneath the women's restroom sink. PIC stated that two plumbers have already come to try and fix the repairs, but the leak is still present. Please have the leak repaired no later than 2/9/2026 and send the repair invoice to [REDACTED EMAIL].

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed walls underneath the prep sinks and 3 compartment sinks in need of cleaning due to debris.