McAlister's Deli
B°715 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85288
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59507
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
May 5, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Macaroni and Cheese on the hot holding table measured at 91 degrees. PIC voluntarily discarded product. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed catering orders stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Explained to PIC that all food must be stored at least 6 inches above the ground to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
2025
Oct 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee take out trash and began portioning pickles without washing hands prior. Also observed another employee touch bare forearm and hair and portion cookies without washing hands prior. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employees properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed back prep sink leaking from top of drain/discharge piping when water is turned on. Observed standing water under prep sink, nearby dry storage, and soda bibs originating from leaky prep sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Dec 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Observed an excess of suds after the warewashing machine was run; observed sudsy residue coating racks on inside of machine. Establishment was not actively washing dishes at time of inspection. Discussed adjusting the machine so it injects the appropriate amount of chemicals during the run so that no non-sanitizer/rinse aid residues are left on the dishes after they are run through the machine. Person in charge called for maintenance on the machine.
May 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Hector West
2023
Aug 24, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: when to wash hands; Elastomeric gaps (e?gap, flex gaps, etc.) vs. full air gaps in chemical dispensers; discharge piping height from floor drains; reheating pre-packaged time/temperature controlled for safety foods from the manufacturer to 135*F within 2 hours (even if they are still in the packaging before use in the steam table)A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Hector West
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →