AMERICAN DELI received a B, scoring 86 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Oct 8, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]
The inspector observed the magnetic knife block rusted. [2]
The inspector also observed several TCS food items cold holding above 41F. [3]
A separate finding described one prep top cooler not holding TCS food items at 41F or below. [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [5]
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Observed the magnetic knife block rusted. Observed a knife on the magnetic knife block stored clean with food residue on the knife.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed the magnetic knife block rusted. Observed a knife on the magnetic knife block stored clean with food residue on the knife. CA:1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. CORRECT BY: Cleaning and sanitizing knife block. If rust on the knife block cannot be removed, it must be replaced. Train employees to ensure that all dishes and equipment have been adequately cleaned and sanitized before storage. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed several TCS food items cold holding above 41F. See * in temperature log.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed several TCS food items cold holding above 41F. See * in temperature log. CA: (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 or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded items above 41F. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
Observed one prep top cooler not holding TCS food items at 41F or below. Observed ambient temperature of 51F.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)
Observed one prep top cooler not holding TCS food items at 41F or below. Observed ambient temperature of 51F. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. COS: PIC turned the cooler temperature down, observed new ambient temperature of 39F. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 15A ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Oct 8, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
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