Mcalister's Deli

2033 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mcalister's Deli, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Athens restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two food workers observed prepping food at make table with bracleets on wrists. Food workers removed bracelets.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice buildup around door and on floor of walk-in freezer.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
90
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice build-up around door of walk-in freezer.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bin with burn marks on bottom, on clean dish shelf in back hall. Remove from use and replace.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
90
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) soups reheating in hot holding cabinet and did not reach 165F within 2 hours as required. CA: TCS foods must be reheated to 165F or above within 2 hours before hot holding. All affected items discarded.
511-6-1.04(5)(h)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink in water bottle on designated shelf by drive-thru. Corrective action (CA): Employee drink in kitchen must be in a single-use cup with a lid and straw.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice buildup on condenser fan in walk-in freezer.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed clear bin not in good repair, with burn marks on bottom, stored on clean dish shelf in back kitchen.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
74
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded cheese store din ice bath on prep counter at 52F. Corrective action (CA): Time and temperature control for safety (TCS) foods when cold held must be held at 41F or lower. Shredded cheese discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Mold and debris buildup on wall next to ice machine and behind ice scoop container.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcalister's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcalister's Deli on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcalister's Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcalister's Deli.

How does Mcalister's Deli compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Mcalister's Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has Mcalister's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcalister's Deli have averaged around two violations 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 three times per year on average.