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MCALISTERS DELI

14444 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-513-4871

Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats156
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917818
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.discussed with operator discussed with Manager their expired license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.discussed with operator discussed with Manager their expired license.
High priority/50-17-3
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.
Basic/14-09-4
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.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. Operator paid for license during time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed is for McAlister's on 4410 Boy Scout Rd.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled bottles of yellow liquid stored near triple sink during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil not labeled in kitchen. Operator had employee label bottle during inspection
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink is slow to drain by ice machine. Manager unclog hand washing sink.
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Emailed to management
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Manager signed and some employees signed
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cucumbers over ready to eat chicken. Walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.