Mcalister's Deli

5608 Wendy Bagwell Pkwy Bldg, Hiram, GA 30141

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mcalister's Deli, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 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 one violation per visit.

By comparison, the average Hiram facility scores 91, putting Mcalister's Deli on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods (tomatoes, turkey, ham, corn salad) on prep top cooler holding at a temp lower than 41 F. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F. COS: PIC discarded food.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food on expo line without hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Employee put on hair net.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket in prep area, and in front food service area reading at a concentration lower than manufacturer's recommended level. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified by manufacturer. COS: PIC had sanitizer remade to proper concentration.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee phone stored directly on top of food contact surface (Counter next to prep table) in main kitchen food service area. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC relocated item to designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcalister's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcalister's Deli on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Mcalister's Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Hiram average of 91.

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.

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