Mcalister's Deli #1444
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Mcalister's Deli #1444 has seven inspections in the public record. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Clermont facility scores 68, putting Mcalister's Deli #1444 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -2 dozen small insects in drain below ice machine. Operator removed drain cover and cleaned out drain and surrounding area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer on back kitchen -interior of Merrychef oven on front line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over triple sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -brown cutting boards on make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food bin over juices in walk in cooler. Operator moved to lower level. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under all equipment on cook line and dry storage
36-73-4
Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall throughout the kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack beside ovens in kitchen -ceiling vents dusty in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind triple sink and equipment on cook line
36-27-5
50
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin at soda station nearest kitchen entry
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dish machine area
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of coffee maker -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lettuce over bulk potato salad in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
78
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employees on front line scooping ice and making drinks.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards in dish area
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees wearing bracelets and watches while scooping ice and making drinks.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of coffee maker on front line. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line. -underneath grates on bread toaster
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind triple sink and by dish area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from automatic hot water heater. Work order is in.
29-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
58
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dish room
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies on front counter for self service.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bottom of ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado stored over ready to eat potato salad in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
55
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored at front counter hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on sandwich station.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Tan cutting board stored in back area.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Merry chef oven on line.
22-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silver stored handle side down at dry rack in dish area.
24-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. I dish area.
36-36-4
52
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over ice bucket in dish room. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance - cutting board, white, on main cooks line soiled - sheet trays used for baking potatoes - interior of lower oven at double oven - interior of Merrychef - interior of reach in cooler on main/front facing cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and white boards for prep area and toaster. Also white and orange boards on cooks lines.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored touching speed rack holding cooked bacon in rear prep area. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet on cooks line.
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on rear cooks line - lower oven of double ovens soiled
22-08-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcalister's Deli #1444 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcalister's Deli #1444 on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcalister's Deli #1444?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcalister's Deli #1444.
How does Mcalister's Deli #1444 compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Mcalister's Deli #1444 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.
Has Mcalister's Deli #1444's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcalister's Deli #1444 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mcalister's Deli #1444 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mcalister's Deli #1444 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcalister's Deli #1444 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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