Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl

904 E Hinson Ave, Haines City, FL 33844

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over cabbage in walk in cooler, employee moved raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) employee added water to dilute. **Warning**

21-07-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No power. **Warning**

16-55-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 45F, beef 46F inside the flip top reach in cooler kitchen/ dishwasher area. The product was put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed whisk. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine Three compartment sink is in use.

14-11-5

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In first walk in cooler raw shell eggs over unwashed cabbage. Operator removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler or freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. First Walk-in cooler when you walk in cooler to the right. And reach in freezer by the back exit door

22-16-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

13-03-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice in bulk container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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 acopy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wire whisk inside the hand washing sink on the front line. **Warning**

31A-09-4

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. Provided a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli. I had the employee to wash before proceeding. Informed the operator to wash all produce before cutting. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

08B-39-4

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl.

How does Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Haines City average of 90.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl 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/Rice Bowl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maryland Fried Chicken/Rice Bowl is inspected around two times per year on average.

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