Mcalister's Deli

715 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Mcalister's Deli has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee take out trash and began portioning pickles without washing hands prior. Also observed another employee touch bare forearm and hair and portion cookies without washing hands prior. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employees properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed back prep sink leaking from top of drain/discharge piping when water is turned on. Observed standing water under prep sink, nearby dry storage, and soda bibs originating from leaky prep sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
82
May 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
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 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Mcalister's Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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

No. Recent inspections at Mcalister's Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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.