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MCALLISTER'S DELI

9430 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Sunrise FL 33351 · 954-327-9504

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats79
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1625133
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
High priority/29-42-4/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 no proof of health responsibility for most employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
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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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food boxes stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
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Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to sanitize dishes through the Triple sink until dishwasher machine is in working order and sanitizes properly
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
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)
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to sanitize dishes through the Triple sink until dishwasher machine is in working order and sanitizes properly
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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)
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation/Corrective Action Taken/Warning

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.