Maryland Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
20
Score
Maryland Fried Chicken appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged 16 times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
19
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn spray over warmer in kitchen
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 4 small live flying insects flying around in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on bottom of prep table Rusty can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee needs to sign report **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pre portioned salads in front display case from last Wednesday 6 days
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator par cooks chicken for 5 minutes and puts in walk in cooler to cool and then cook chicken for guests to 165F Emailed operator non continuous cooking guidelines and form to be filled out and maintained on site along with temperature logs.
03C-89-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen by warming unit
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
36-34-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Front counter display case condensation dripping into pan over portioned deli salads
28-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By beverage shelf By office By walk in cooler
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle. Using screw driver to open door
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By hot water heater
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Over breading station
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave inkitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood Outside of flour and salt bins Fan covers in walk in cooler Drip pan to beverage station
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Bottom of hot water heater rusted. Water filling in pan and on floor
29-08-4
20
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast kept under heating lamp for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 124F Wings kept under heating lamp for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 130F Leg kept under heating lamp for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 131F Ask operator to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator already has a warning for trainings . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended until June 15 when inspector comes back for prior call back. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hole on wall under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 30 small flying insects on wall under three compartment sink 1 small flying insect on white rack located in serving window in between kitchen and front counter 1 small flying insect by fryers 3 small flying insects on box by water heater Total = 35 small flying insects **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Macaroni salad and coleslaw kept in cold casing in front counter for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 56F . Operator placed in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast kept under heating lamp for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 124F Wings kept under heating lamp for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 130F Leg kept under heating lamp for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 131F Ask operator to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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. Operator already has a warning for trainings . **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in bathroom .
31B-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor under fryers . **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hole on wall under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
35
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on front counter by chicken 1 small flying insect by hand sink
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast 110F, chicken leg 118F kept under heating lamp for 1 hr .
03B-01-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Tanks kept by office
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Under equipment in cook line and on walk in cooler under rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Hole in wall under three bay sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on floor drain under three bay sink. Hood fillets have grease build up.
23-03-4
45
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 112-114 per operator held less than 1/2 hour. Operator put chicken in fryer for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals Wd 40 and glass cleaner stored above hot well entrance to kitchen **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manger certificates **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. No proof of any training for employees **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. Employees signed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade Macaroni and potato salad in walk in cooler no date mark **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing office **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout establishment **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at soda boxes **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Verified ownership with owner Dannie Constantine **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap beneath back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled kitchen especially under and behind equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster to post **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents soiled Reach in freezer exterior soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
29
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in front dining area and office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken Next to soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in office. Hole in wall next to kitchen entrance. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
36-24-5
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in front dining area and office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken Next to soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in office. Hole in wall next to kitchen entrance. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken Next to soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in office. Hole in wall next to kitchen entrance. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in front dining area and office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
58
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects in back storage area. 5 small flying insects under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: 10 live small flying insects underneath 3 compartment sink, 5 live small flying insects in back storage area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in front dining area and office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling next to 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken Next to soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in office. Hole in wall next to kitchen entrance. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
43
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects in back storage area. 5 small flying insects under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
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 - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in front dining area and office **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust above prep table **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken Next to soda boxes **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath kitchen exit door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in office. Hole in wall next to kitchen entrance. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
43
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed on 4/2/24 3 flying insects in office by 3 compartment sink 3 flying insects under prep table next to 3 compartment sink 15 flying insects under 3 compartment sink 3 flying insects over flour container next to 3 compartment sink 10 flying insects over hot water heater by back kitchen exit door 6 flying insects at cook line area Total of 40 flying insects **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: 2 small flying insects by soda machine 3 small flying insects by kitchen entrance 1 small flying insects by flag in kitchen entrance 1 small flying insects behind fryer 1 small flying insects on top of WIC 3 small flying insects in RIC Total: 11 small flying insects **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: 1 small flying insect in flag next to kitchen entrance, operator killed it. 2 small flying insect in front counter 2 small flying insect in dining area Total: 4 live small flying insect and 1 dead small flying insect **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: 1 small flying insect under 3 compartment sink 1 small flying insect over soda boxes 1 small flying insect by kitchen entrance 1 small flying insect by dry storage **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing in mop sink located outside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in office Ceiling tile missing above register **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage next to hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents with dust above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken next to soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to fryers Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink Hole in wall behind poster next to kitchen entrance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door on bottom of door and side of door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside Microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
43
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed on 4/2/24 3 flying insects in office by 3 compartment sink 3 flying insects under prep table next to 3 compartment sink 15 flying insects under 3 compartment sink 3 flying insects over flour container next to 3 compartment sink 10 flying insects over hot water heater by back kitchen exit door 6 flying insects at cook line area Total of 40 flying insects **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: 2 small flying insects by soda machine 3 small flying insects by kitchen entrance 1 small flying insects by flag in kitchen entrance 1 small flying insects behind fryer 1 small flying insects on top of WIC 3 small flying insects in RIC Total: 11 small flying insects **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing in mop sink located outside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 30 dead flying insects in one door black stand up freezer by hot water heater and walk in cooler Total of 30 dead flying insects **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: 1 dead small flying insect inside reach in freezer Total: 1 **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in office Ceiling tile missing above register **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage next to hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents with dust above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken next to soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door on bottom of door and side of door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to fryers Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink Hole in wall behind poster next to kitchen entrance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside Microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
41
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Administrative complaint recommended 7-14-23
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in walk in cooler,the shelvings are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading outside has major gap on the left side - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor where the speed rack is stored - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering flour is cracked - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
61
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at front counter Observed 2 flying insects at storage area by back door
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cooks line no paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the back door
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading outside has major gap on the left side
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor where the speed rack is stored
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering flour is cracked
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on shelving arm **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in walk in cooler,the shelvings are soiled
23-03-4
37
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects flying around front counter.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Portioned mashed potatoes kept under heat lamp for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 116F. Beans kept under heat lamp for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 106F. Ask employee to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris under rack at walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Hole on wall under three bay. Hole on wall over steam well.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Black reach in freezer in front of walk in cooler have blood spilled inside.
22-16-4
58
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.Owner was in dinning room eating, came into kitchen to serve chicken and didn't wash hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Macaroni salad 58F and coleslaw 56F per operator unit in defrost mode . Food stored in reach in cooler in the front for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved items to another unit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Mashed potatoes kept in front counter for less than 4 hours with temperature of 129 F. Baked beans kept in front counter for less than 4 hours it's temperature of 121F. Ask operator to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor by water heater, operator cleaned up
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Hole in wall at kitchen over suppression tank. Hole under three bay sink .
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in prep table in the middle of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maryland Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maryland Fried Chicken on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken.
How does Maryland Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Maryland Fried Chicken most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Maryland Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Maryland Fried Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Maryland Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maryland Fried Chicken is inspected around six times per year on average.
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