ATL DELI
2261 EDGEWOOD AVE W STE 9
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed; clear plastic cup with no handle used for scooping stored in rice container on back side of flip top cooler. Clear plastic cup with no handle used for scooping stored in sugar at end of cook line. Person in charge removed all scoops with no handle. Corrected On-Site
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard stored under bus tub containing cooked chicken items. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open employee energy drink with no lid stored in designated area at rear of kitchen. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on top rack of dry storage next to food items and single service items. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture stored on drying rack above three compartment sink. Person in charge unstacked pans to allow air drying. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exit door with visible light shining through.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed; multiple boxes of fryer oil stored on ground by rear exit of establishment. Multiple boxes of food items stored on floor in freezer. Person in charge moved food items in freezer to proper storage levels. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excess garbage on ground around dumpster at rear of establishment.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk-in cooler door handle. Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on cutting board stored on flip top cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored between cook line and three compartment sink. Person in charge stated it was salt and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken items then don new gloves without washing hands to prepare ready to eat to-go food items. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled apron then begin handling food contact wrapping paper. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened box of raw shrimp stored on top of box of ready to eat fries. Person in charge moved raw shrimp to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheeses with temperatures of 52F stored in flip top cooler. Cheeses were stacked above fill line of containers. Sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink next to hand wash sink. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing locations. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife stored between bus tub containing cooked chicken items and soiled cardboard. Person in charge removed knife and placed in dish area. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment unable to provide written procedure for chicken wings person in charge stated were held on time as a public health control.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in dry storage area next to walk in freezer. Observed three flying insects in bag in box soda storage area behind front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: At this callback observed two flying insects in back dry storage area of kitchen by back door. Person in charge cleaned area. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed food items stored on cardboard in walk-in cooler.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in corner by dry storage next to walk-in cooler. Person in charge swept and discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under three compartment sink in kitchen.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed opened Red Bull can on prep table across from prep station.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed; raw fish in freezer person in charge stated was for employees in contact with ice bags indicated for contact with food surfaces. Person in charge moved all customer food items away from personal items. Plastic wrapped plate with employee food stored in walk-in cooler above food items. White container of raw fish stored near packaged bread in walk-in cooler.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys, debit card, lottery tickets, and a water bottle on shelf above flip top coolers containing food items. Person in charge moved employee items to designated area. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; Soiled handles on reach in cooler on cook lines. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook lines. Soiled gaskets and frames on walk-in cooler.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed multiple single service hot sauce jugs filled with clear liquid. Person in charge stated that they rinse the hot sauce jugs to make sauces for chicken wings. Person in charge discarded jugs. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed; Multiple boxes of single service cups on floor behind front counter. Observed box of fryer oil on floor by cook station.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored of ready to eat breads in walk-in cooler.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple medicines stored above food items on shelf above flip top cooler. Person in charge moved them to designated area for medicines. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash hands, then touch personal cellphone, then touch soiled apron they were wearing. No handwashing after touching clothing then donned gloves and prepared ready to eat foods.
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands before letting hot water flow.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in dry storage area next to walk in freezer. Observed three flying insects in bag in box soda storage area behind front counter. Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed pan of raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk in freezer. Person in charge rearranged items in walk in freezer appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two food items in flip top cooler with temperatures above 45F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler to acquire appropriate temperature. Cut tomato, cut lettuce (49-51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomato retemp (42F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce retemp (43F - Cold Holding); Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 16 total violations (6 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on floor in kitchen. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar handle in product, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door does not have self closing device.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers of to go were not inverted in kitchen area. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dry storage area of kitchen is soiled. Operator stated they plan on cleaning the wall this Saturday. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood holding up raw chicken in bucket was not sealed.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt and spices not label. Operator added labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handle raw chicken, rinse hands in triple sink, then immediately touch handle of walk in cooler without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of degreaser next to food in dry storage area. Operator removed from area. . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is keeping chicken wings and egg rolls on time but have no written plan. Operator stated wings have been out of cooler for 20 mins. Supplied operator with written plan.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-02-4:Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. At cook line, two cardboard boxes used for trash. Employee removed boxes. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, metal bowl with food, identified as personal, stored over cups of dressing. Operator moved bowl to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over triple sinks, pans stacked before air drying.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. By kitchen handwash sink, open case of oil on floor. Operator moved to rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table. Operator moved knives. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over wok station have grease build up. At cook line, reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. At dining room soda dispenser, drain tray has build up of mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, open case of styrofoam cups stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel at cook line and 2 wet towels at reach-in cooler. Operator removed all towels. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dry storage, bulk msg container not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, open case of fish stored over case ,of hush puppies and onion rings. Also, boxes of raw shrimp stored over pan of cheese. Employee moved all items to,proper storage.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of cook line reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cheese. In walk-in cooler, raw hamburgers stored over container of sauce. Operator moved items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom section of cookline reach-in cooler, fish (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated water was changed in container earlier. Operator added ice to pan. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At cook line, chicken wings with no time marked. Wings out for less than 4 hours, time marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fryers, fries (107F - Hot Holding). Fries used before second temperature taken.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under front counter, window cleaner stored next to seasoning salt. Operator moved seasoning salt. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dining room soda dispenser, one nozzle has build up.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in one restroom. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee present at front counter, no proof of employee responsibilities Repeat Violation
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At prep area, paint brush used for egg wash.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sinks, spray bottle identified as bleach not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 20 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).