American Deli
101 Fairview Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
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Official Inspection History
2 recorded inspectionsContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed onions stored directly next to the mop sink. Observed opened bag of fine ground whole wheat stored in a damanged, large, white container that container cobb webs, dead spider, and debris. Manager advised that the product is no longer in use due to menu changes. Manager was advised to discard both food product and damanged container. Obsevred boxes of wrapped bread stored underneath a leaking pipe in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the box to a dry location in the cooler and was advised to remove the wrapped bread products out of the wet box.
In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed rice spoon stored in stagnant water of 72F. Manager was advised to keep in-use utensils in hot water of 135F or above or in a clean container with no water to prevent bacteria growth.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed 3 wire fryer baskets in disrepair. Manager was advised that the items must be discarded and replaced.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed cardboard boxes used as a shelf liner for the french fries along the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed microwave rusted interior and paint peeling. Manager was advised to replace the microwave. Observed caulking of the 3 compartment sink in disrepair. Manager was advised to remove caulking, clean and sanitize the area, and re-caulk the sinks.
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices — Inspector Note: Observed walk in cooler pipe leaking.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed ceiling tiles in the main kitchen buckling. Observed ceiling tile missing in the dining. Observed cobwebs on walls in the dining area.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed employee personal items (apple watch, phones, takis chips, and wallet) stored on dry storage shelves.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed rust and mold-like substance on the air vents in the main kitchen. Observed dust accumulation on the walk-in cooler fan.
Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed small and large flies in the main kitchen. Observed spiders in the dining area.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed onions stored directly next to the mop sink. Observed exposed sugar and rice containers stored next to the mop sink. Observed prepped bell peppers stored uncovered in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan. Please clean off fan to prevent further dust accumulation. Observed mold like substances on the walk in cooler shelves. Deep freezer needs to be cleaned due to red and yellow liquid spilled inside. Caulking around the 3 compartment sink contains mold like substances. Caulking needs to be replaced.
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned — Inspector Note: Observed toilet bowl and hand sink in need of cleaning.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed ceiling tiles in the main kitchen in need of replaced due to buckling. Observed ceiling tile missing in the dining area. Ceiling tiles and wall by the three compartment sink with dust accumulation.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed air vents in the kitchen with rust build up.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed employee shoes stored next to containers of sauces on the dry goods shelf. Observed employee jacket and water bottles stored on a container of flour.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed front counter light fixture in bad repair and light bulb out underneath hood ventilation.
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed no sanitizer made in the facility for sanitizing surfaces of the kitchen. Establishment has been opened since 11am. Observed mold like substances in the ice chute of the soda machine. Observed mold like substances in the water line of the soda fountain machine. Please discontinue using the soda fountain machine and put an 'OUT OF ORDER' sign on the drink machine. Have the water line replaced. Send the invoice to [REDACTED EMAIL] when water line has been replaced.
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed cleaning chemicals stored by condiments and single use forks underneath the front counter cabinets.