McAlisters Deli
14444 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917818
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Nov 3 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Small oven clean - corrected , soiled large oven in back kitchen time extended
More time given
- First visitNov 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Shredded cheddar cheese 45°F in reach in cooler under service window . Manager voluntarily discarded cheese
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
- 2 live roaches inside the cabinet in the front counter area -1 live roach on the floor under the steam table at the cook line
Basic6
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in dishwashing area
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Shared dumpster. Manager closed dumpster lid
Fixed on the spot
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
- 2 dead roaches inside cabinet in the front counter area
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing near walk in cooler .
Manager closed ceiling opening with tile
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.