Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
74
Score
Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Leesburg restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under rear prep table. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By hand sink.
36-27-5
74
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Comet over paper towels. **Warning**
41-10-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of trash cans. -Shelving under rear prep table. -Under coleslaw shredder. -Exterior of ice machine vents. **Warning**
23-03-4
64
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Warming cabinet on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Provided form.
03F-10-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Storage shelf by reach in freezer. -Apron heavily soiled by soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Shelf on right side of walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Gizzards at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Above three compartment sink. -Above breaker boxes.
36-27-5
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -On rear dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Black plastic shelf by walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelving in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
55
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Stainless steel cleaner on top of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under rear prep table.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -Rear dry storage shelf.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over warewash.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
61
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jabulani Masoline.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -Behind three compartment sink.
36-30-4
61
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken wings. Manager determined correct time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter by mop sink.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bleach by to go cups. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Breading scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In rear prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By handsink.
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg.
How does Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maryland Fried Chicken - Leesburg is inspected around three times per year on average.
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