Mcalister's Deli

19570 Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
American
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Mcalister's Deli, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Port Charlotte restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen nearest the drive-through window water takes too long to reach a minimum of 85F resulting in employees washing hands with cold water.
12A-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer and dicer soiled with food debris. Observed operator remove and put in dish **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not put away for proper air drying. Observed operator inverting mop heads for proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Dec 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcalister's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcalister's Deli on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcalister's Deli?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcalister's Deli.

How does Mcalister's Deli compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Mcalister's Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Mcalister's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcalister's Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcalister's Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mcalister's Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcalister's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.