Mcalisters Deli

14444 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

American

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Mcalisters Deli has nine inspections in the public record. Mcalisters Deli was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Mcalisters Deli on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.discussed with operator discussed with Manager their expired license.

50-17-3

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on both reach in coolers located closest to the service window on the cooks line, manager said they will get new ones soon.

14-09-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of unwashed red onions on top of ready to eat sliced cheese in the walk in cooler, Observed unwashed produce, peppers , avocados, tomatoes, onions , peppers , over ready to eat chicken in walk in cooler, manager moved and organized items to their appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauces and dressings , ranch , mayonnaise, honey mustard , thousand island , and Caesar dressing unlabeled in reach in make cooler under the service window, employee labeled all sauces and dressings appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 64F at 1:44pm placed in Reach in cooler at 10:30am, retempted to 43F at 2:14pm. Operator placed in Walk in freezer for quick cooling. Shredded cheddar jack cheese 53F at 1:44pm, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. Operator paid for license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed is for McAlister's on 4410 Boy Scout Rd. **Warning**

50-09-4

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched cell phone and began working with food. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

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. Provided by e mail **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Missing 2 employee trainings.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 114 f discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes.

16-53-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions over pickle buckets and sauerkraut. Walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2022

Disaster Response

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcalisters Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcalisters Deli on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcalisters Deli?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcalisters Deli.

How does Mcalisters Deli compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mcalisters Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mcalisters Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcalisters Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcalisters Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mcalisters Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcalisters Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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