Maryland Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Maryland Fried Chicken has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Pompano Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at large chest freezer in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket, single door reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop observed stored in mop bucket in dry storage.
42-01-4
86
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in both bathrooms in storage area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on large chest freezer opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathrooms in in dry storage area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
42-01-4
70
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor in kitchen in front of fryers.
36-06-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Bucket of utensils stored on the floor next to cookline in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
90
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Approximately six live, small flying insects observed flying in dry storage area. 2. One live, small flying insect observed flying around cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of breaded raw chicken livers stored over boxed mozzarella sticks and breaded okra in the reach in single door freezer in the kitchen. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent dropping on utensil and single serve food utensil storage rack in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen, food prep, and dry storage areas. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Cutting boards stored on the floor next to washing machine in kitchen. **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons stored in container at the triple sink with food contact surface not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. One dead rodent observed in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverages stored on food prep tables and on cleaned utensil storage rack above triple sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed package of cigarettes stored on food prep table opposite cookline. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Knife storage rack rusted, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, underneath cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Large gap around back door in storage area. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth stored at the fryer in the kitchen. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet moped stored on floor near back door in dry storage area. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed waxed raw chicken shipping boxes being reused for storage of multiple items in kitchen and dry storage. **Warning**
25-32-4
35
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can of raid stored on shelf with cleaned pans and pots in the dry storage area.
41-10-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor in front of cookline.
36-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on walk in cooler door in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on fryer at the cookline.
21-12-4
74
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...two live fly, flying around around dishwashing area and landing in garbage can , employee get out them . **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At large chest reach in freezer- raw chicken liver not commercially packaged over- cooked chicken tenders- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured- at dry storage.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with watch on at cook line handling chicken - educated operator- employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken uncover at reach in freezers- operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maryland Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maryland Fried Chicken on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken.
How does Maryland Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Maryland Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Maryland Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maryland Fried Chicken 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 Maryland Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maryland Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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