MCALLISTER'S DELI
9430 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Sunrise FL 33351 · 954-327-9504
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corned beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
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 no proof of health responsibility for most employees.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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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 employees training certifications expired on 01/2026.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food boxes stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to sanitize dishes through the Triple sink until dishwasher machine is in working order and sanitizes properly
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operators Quat test strips not effective (showing no change with or without chemical sanitizer)
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to sanitize dishes through the Triple sink until dishwasher machine is in working order and sanitizes properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Salad flip top right side; cooked mixed veg (44F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food above fill line, operator placed in bottom of reach in cooler for quick chill 2)Sandwich flip top; pastrami (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food above fill line. operator readjusted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operators Quat test strips not effective (showing no change with or without chemical sanitizer)
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table; chix tortilla soup (127F - Hot Holding). In unit less than 4 hrs. Operator reheated to 168F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink in walk in cooler. Operator removed
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Gatorade bottle in walk in cooler next to consumer food items. Manager removed drink.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service forks at front counter not presented handles first for employees to pick up. Employees began to rearrange to correct.
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