Maryland Fried Chicken

605 E Jefferson St, Quincy, FL 32351

American

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2022. Maryland Fried Chicken was last inspected on Jan 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Quincy restaurant, which scores around 94. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in door on inside has food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Kitchen Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease build up. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles with grease dust debris on vents and light fixtures cooks line.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap between door and threshold in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door has debris on handle and inside door

23-03-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep table in kitchen legs are rusty and shelf has old cardboard and food debris on it.

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer with towels too strong above 200ppm. Manager changed sanitizer solution. Checked solution again 50 ppm.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe missing on hand wash sink.

29-08-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed handwashing sink water draining onto floor.

29-03-4

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed draining pan in hand wash sink in kitchen.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap, or paper towels provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in seasoning.

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - Vent soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent on frontline.

36-34-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy Grease on wall, back of fryers in kitchen, and walk in cooler floor.

36-27-5

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at the hand washing sink used by food employees located by the three compartment sink. Provided the manager with hand washing sign which she placed at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of the walk-in cooler. Observed manager remove and sanitize the handle to the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple racks in the walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the fryers soiled with accumulated grease, food debris,and/or dust.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maryland Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maryland Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken.

How does Maryland Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Quincy?

Maryland Fried Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Quincy average of 94.

Has Maryland Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 two times per year on average.

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