American Deli

Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures

Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Observed failure to maintain food at or below 41F. Observed rice, wings, shrimp, tomatoes stored in various coolers holding above 41F. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 Repeat Violation. Correct By: 10/11/2026

Inspection item: Proper date marking and disposition

Code 511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Observed failure to properly date mark food items maintained in facility past 24 hours. Observed rice in walk in cooler prepped on yesterday with no date indication of use or disposition 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety; Pf Rice was discarded Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Inspection item: Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Observed failure to properly store food at minimum of 6inches off the ground. Observed bag of sugar stored on the floor in the main kitchen area. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. New Violation. Correct By: 10/11/2026

Inspection item: In-use utensils: properly stored

Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Observed failure to properly store scoops in between uses. Observed scoop stored in rice without handle. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; Scoop removed Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Inspection item: In-use utensils: properly stored

Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Observed failure to maintain knives properly stored. Observed several knives stored around the facility. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); New Violation.

Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present

Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Observed failure to maintain facility free of pests. Observed several fruit flies and a few roaches in facility at time o inspection. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC shall have pest remediation. New Violation.