Mcalister's Deli
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Mcalister's Deli stretching back to 2022. Mcalister's Deli was last inspected on Oct 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Plantation average 78, so Mcalister's Deli is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects at front counter by soda machine. Observed 3 small flying insects by ice machine and triple sink, landing on wall and shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - pastrami (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items no portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Operator placed bags of ice on top of items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
29-42-4
64
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Observed 1 flying insect flying around dry storage. - observed one flying insect flying around shelf across from three compartment sink. - Observed one flying insect flying around office.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed: - approximately four flying insects flying from box of ice bags on storage shelf across from three compartment sink. - two flying insects landing on top of wall next ice machine. - approximately 10 flying insects land on shelf holding single service items next to steam table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Observed 1 flying insect flying around dry storage. - observed one flying insect flying around shelf across from three compartment sink. - Observed one flying insect flying around office.**Warning** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken portions (42-49F - Cold Holding); ham slices (42-50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed in low boy cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed employee employed approximately 2 weeks not informed of their report responsibility. **Warning**
11-26-1
67
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Daniel A. Expired 2/13/24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Still observed. Per operator employee is scheduled to complete examination on 9/14/2024. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still obsessed with. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
82
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still obsessed with. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Robert L. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Daniel A. Expired 2/13/24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
74
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flying insects flying from shelf over three compartments sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salad bar corn and beans (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Turkey (53 F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temp for more than four hours. Items fell out of temperature as a result of faulty cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sandwich station portioned chicken (42-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Top layer placed in low boy to rapid cool. Observed at salad bar corn and beans (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Turkey (53 F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temp for more than four hours. Items fell out of temperature as a result of faulty cooler. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Daniel A. Expired 2/13/24 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Robert L. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
47
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Still observed. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect flying around office. One flying insect flying around Carbo mixer next to walk in cooler. One flying insect flying around storage area next to steam table across from office. Approximately 5 flying insects flying around and landing on cases of single service items and packets of chips in kitchen area behind door next to dishwashing machine area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : Reach in cooler corned beef (41-47F - Cold Holding); pastrami (41-45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (41-46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (41-45F - Cold Holding). Items were packed above fill line which resulted in the top layers being out of temperature. Items were out of temp for approximately 15minutes. Employee removed top layers and placed in walk in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee food next to single service items on shelf next to dish washer area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting in preparation table next to steam table. Employee removed and stored containers in a manner that will allow proper air drying. **Warning**
24-08-4
58
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcalister's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcalister's Deli on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcalister's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcalister's Deli.
How does Mcalister's Deli compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Mcalister's Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Mcalister's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcalister's Deli have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcalister's Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mcalister's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcalister's Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.
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