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MCALISTER'S DELI PEMBROKE PINES

10620 PINES BLVD P110, Pembroke Pines FL 33026

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats128
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624944
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed slice pastrami cold held at 51F. Slices stocked above chill-line. Operator removed over stock potions that are out of temperature and placed in freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2026 · At the time of callback inspection, No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Admin Complaint
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2026 · At the time of callback inspection, Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Admin Complaint
Oct 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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 employees with no proof provided that they were informed if their health responsibilities.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training certification expired.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinking water stored on shelf in walk in cooler next to food items. Manager discarded at will
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at prep station.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cases with food items stored on walk in floor. Operator removed to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 4 new employees with no proof of reporting responsibility.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification expired on 02/25/2025
Intermediate/53B-14-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in potato salad container. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing at 00 ppm. Operator change sanitizer. Final test at 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed slice pastrami cold held at 51F. Slices stocked above chill-line. Operator removed over stock potions that are out of temperature and placed in freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed roast beef cold held in flip top cooler at 50F. Per operator, item removed from the bottom of the unit less than 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Slice roast beef was over stocked above chill rim. Operator transfer over stock position to another reach in unit for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 food manager certification expired on 08/02/2023
Intermediate/53A-03-7
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in container with cut fruits. Operator removed scoop handle from container.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 10/13/2023.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 food manager certification expired on 08/02/2023.
Intermediate/53A-03-7

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