AMERICAN DELI

3 findings recorded on Sep 16, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 11A ↗

   Cooling methods and equipment

   Rice placed in the walk in cooler while still cooling with the lid closed. COS-lids removed.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

   Rice placed in the walk in cooler while still cooling with the lid closed. COS-lids removed. PIC advised to not cover while still cooling. CA: 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Violation recordedItem 11C ↗

   Thawing methods

   OBSERVATION: Raw tilapia observed thawing in the walk-in cooler while still in the vacuum sealed packaging in the walk-in cooler. COS- raw tilapia removed from vacuum sealed packaging and placed in a metal food pan.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Approved thawing methods used

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)

   OBSERVATION: Raw tilapia observed thawing in the walk-in cooler while still in the vacuum sealed packaging in the walk-in cooler. COS- raw tilapia removed from vacuum sealed packaging and placed in a metal food pan. CA: 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11C ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Violation recordedItem 17C ↗

   Facility maintenance and cleanliness

   OBSERVATION: A portion of the floor in the walk in cooler is rusted and has some holes exposing rust under the metal sheeting. CA: (a) Good Repair.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

   Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

   OBSERVATION: A portion of the floor in the walk in cooler is rusted and has some holes exposing rust under the metal sheeting. CA: (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 17C ↗

   Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.