Maryland Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
Maryland Fried Chicken appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Vero Beach facility scores 77, putting Maryland Fried Chicken on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In shed
21-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door. Gasket on alto sham is disrepair. Hood filter under front fryers is not secured **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice in shed
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall single door reach in cooler has build up on shelves
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple cooler door handles have build up
23-24-4
70
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide in storage shed stored about single service items. Can of raid on counter next to paper towels.Advised manager to move **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under front counter. Roach was killed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in sticky trap under soda machine.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Torn gaskets on multiple coolers -hood filter at front counter is not secured **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters soiled in grease under both fryers -Shelves soiled in sticky substance and food debris under front counter. - Exterior of soda machine has black mold like substance. -walk in cooler door handles have build up of food residue -gaskets soiled on multiple coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall stainless reach in cooler shelves are soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
61
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide stored above single service items in shed. Adviced manager to move
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2025. Spoke to office manager on phone who states she will call to renew. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken cutter blade is soiled in old food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on tall reach in cooler is torn and repaired with duct tape. Gap in hood filters at front fryer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors soiled under rack
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned goods in shed on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk in cooler Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of soda machine has mold like substance
23-24-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid on top of sugar bags **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 48f. In cooler over night. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot and soda nozzles soiled in black like substance at customer soda station
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice shield **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Corners of walk in cooler floor are soiled in food debris. Interior of fryer cooler floor soiled
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler Gasket on walk in cooler door Fryer cooler speed rack soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front counter reach in freezer
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of peas and carrots heavily rusted. Operator threw away during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked gizzards found at 85F sitting out, rechecked 20 minutes later and reading 80F. Operator moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in residue **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on canned goods. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Chicken cutter heavy soiled 3. Reach in cooler shelves soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in disrepair on single door cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind front fryer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of ketchup **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flies observed near can storage rack. Manager killed **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter found at 74° left out overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 74°. Gizzards found in cooler at 48°-54° overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. White hose across from fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Chicken cutter heavy soiled 3. Reach in cooler shelves soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young male cook **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in disrepair on single door cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink next to fryer **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind front fryer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
22
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee checked cell phone and did not change gloves or wash hands. Educated. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on back wall behind fryers. Operator killed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. White hose next to front fryers
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty pots in rear sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with sanitizer not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In soda room
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to rice cooker **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Inside walk-in freezer ice cream cones
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table motorcycle helmet on storage rack **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on single door upright cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease hanging from pipes over cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food residue inside warmer box used for storage
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease build up behind fryers
36-27-5
32
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid. Left behind from contractor, operator threw away **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on single door cooler torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned goods on floor in outside shed
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small black microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper goods stored on floor in outside shed
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading over 200+++, advised operator to remake bucket, now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken.
How does Maryland Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Maryland Fried Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Maryland Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maryland Fried Chicken 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maryland Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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