Clermont, Lake County

MCALISTER'S DELI #1444

2420 E HWY 50, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Oct 27, 2025
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

35A-09-4

Detail 24146601

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -2 dozen small insects in drain below ice machine. Operator removed drain cover and cleaned out drain and surrounding area. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24146605

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer on back kitchen -interior of Merrychef oven on front line.

16-03-4

Detail 24146604

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-36-4

Detail 24146603

Basic - Ceiling tile missing over triple sink.

14-09-4

Detail 24146600

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -brown cutting boards on make line.

40-06-5

Detail 24146609

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food bin over juices in walk in cooler. Operator moved to lower level. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24146602

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under all equipment on cook line and dry storage

36-24-5

Detail 24146606

Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall throughout the kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 24146607

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24146608

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack beside ovens in kitchen -ceiling vents dusty in walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 24146610

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind triple sink and equipment on cook line

Jan 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 23477903

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin at soda station nearest kitchen entry

36-34-5

Detail 23477902

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dish machine area

14-69-4

Detail 23477904

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23477905

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of coffee maker -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 23477901

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lettuce over bulk potato salad in walk in cooler.

Jun 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

13-06-4

Detail 22906103

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employees on front line scooping ice and making drinks.

22-02-4

Detail 22906107

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards in dish area

16-21-4

Detail 22906102

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22906105

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

13-07-4

Detail 22906109

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees wearing bracelets and watches while scooping ice and making drinks.

23-03-4

Detail 22906106

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of coffee maker on front line. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line. -underneath grates on bread toaster

22-16-4

Detail 22906101

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line

36-27-5

Detail 22906108

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind triple sink and by dish area.

29-11-4

Detail 22906104

Basic - Water leaking from automatic hot water heater. Work order is in.

Oct 3, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

53B-10-4

Detail 22336178

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

22-20-5

Detail 22336180

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 22336175

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-07-4

Detail 22336184

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-03-4

Detail 22336185

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 22336176

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 22336179

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dish room

14-69-4

Detail 22336181

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

02D-03-4

Detail 22336182

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies on front counter for self service.

23-03-4

Detail 22336183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bottom of ice machine

08B-17-4

Detail 22336177

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado stored over ready to eat potato salad in walk in cooler

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 22155632

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored at front counter hand sink. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22155634

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 22155636

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on sandwich station.

16-21-4

Detail 22155635

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-36-4

Detail 22155639

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. I dish area.

14-09-4

Detail 22155633

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Tan cutting board stored in back area.

22-08-4

Detail 22155638

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Merry chef oven on line.

24-18-4

Detail 22155637

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silver stored handle side down at dry rack in dish area.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21708523

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime - white cutting boards in clean wares - interior of Merry Chef oven - bottom oven near office - interior of MerryChef oven on line

14-09-4

Detail 21708522

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, green cutting board in wares area

12B-07-4

Detail 21708524

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment in rear shelf area.

23-03-4

Detail 21708525

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior catch lip on ice machine

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21569264

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over ice bucket in dish room. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21569269

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance - cutting board, white, on main cooks line soiled - sheet trays used for baking potatoes - interior of lower oven at double oven - interior of Merrychef - interior of reach in cooler on main/front facing cook line

53B-13-5

Detail 21569262

Intermediate - 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.

36-34-5

Detail 21569263

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust throughout kitchen area.

14-09-4

Detail 21569268

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and white boards for prep area and toaster. Also white and orange boards on cooks lines.

40-06-5

Detail 21569266

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored touching speed rack holding cooked bacon in rear prep area. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21569265

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet on cooks line.

22-08-4

Detail 21569267

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on rear cooks line - lower oven of double ovens soiled

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 20778237

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 121°, cheese sauce 97° in steam table more than 4 hours. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20778242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 121°, cheese sauce 97° in steam table more than 4 hours. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20778249

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored with clean dishes. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 20778243

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 20778246

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Manager did not know cooling parameters. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20778241

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard and blade. Chopper guard. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20778247

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice water into hand washing sink. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20778248

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20778245

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20778234

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink at front counter. Manager called for repairs. Corrective Action Taken Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20778244

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses with boxes of chips. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 20778238

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets preparing food. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20778236

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of bread on floor in walk in freezer. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20778239

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in moldy holder. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20778240

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood over oven. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 20778235

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. By dish machine. Warning

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-28-4

Detail 20351685

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters by bag in box soda not dated.

23-24-4

Detail 20351684

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler gasket.

40-06-5

Detail 20351682

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over make table. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20351683

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee scooping ice at front counter wearing bracelet. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20351681

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. WaLk in cooler gasket torn.

21-44-1

Detail 20351686

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on shelf with food. Corrected On-Site