Maryland Fried Chicken
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
43
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken stretching back to 2024. On May 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Food separated and protected” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Augusta facility scores 89, putting Maryland Fried Chicken on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Followup
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish stored next to raw chicken on same shelf in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Store food according to minimum internal cooking temperatures (RTE food, seafood, whole cuts of beef and pork, ground meats, and poultry).
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being cold held T 56 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler in front of cooking equipment. COS- chicken was moved to walk-in-cooler C/A: Time and temperature controlled for safety foods must be held 41 degrees or below in all coolers. Consider moving cooler away from cooler to prevent cold holding problem.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cans of residential bug spray (Raid). C/A: Only use approved pest control measures. Consult with a licensed pest control operator.
511-6-1.07(6)(l)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed missing Employee Health Agreements for actively working staff. C/A: Ensure all staff members sign the agreement. Have copies available during health inspections.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish stored uncovered in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Cover all food to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed buckets of raw chicken stored on the floor in WIC and by prep table in kitchen. C/A: Store food 6 inches above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent food inspection not posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris on sides of equipment and buildup throughout kitchen. Observed broken floor tile in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency. Replace tile.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed drinks and phones stored with restaurant items in walk-in-cooler and on prep table surface in kitchen. C/A: Store personal belongings in a designated area.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies and gnats throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control. Close back door when not in use.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
43
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being cold held above 41 degrees. C/A: Time and temperature controlled for safety foods cold held should be 41 degrees or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cooked cabbage hot held below 135 degrees. C/A: Maintain hot held foods at 135 degrees and above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed green beans, gravy, jalapeños, and buttermilk held without date-marking in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Date mark ready-to-eat and TCS food when held over 24 hours.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and cabbage stored uncovered in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Cover all food to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris on sides of equipment and buildup throughout kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies and gnats throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control. Close back door when not in use.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
58
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed baked beans held past discard date on label in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed employee skip the sanitizing step when washing the utensils. C/A: Ensure utensils are properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies and gnats throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control. Close back door when not in use.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
May 23, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon stored above ready-to-eat foods in WIC. C/A: Store foods according to safe cooking temperature with RTE food above raw meat.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed buckets of raw chicken stored on the floor in WIC. C/A: Store food 6 inches above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent food inspection not posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed food permit not posted. C/A: Post food permit.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on sides and backside of cooking equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several dead flies inside drain of drink machine. C/A: Clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed standing water in WIC. C/A: Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on vent hood. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control. Close back door when not in use.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
58
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cabbage hot-held below 135 degrees. C/A: Maintain hot-held foods at 135 degrees and above. Repeat violation.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes cold-held above 41 degrees. C/A: TCS foods cold-held should be 41 degrees or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup in ice machine. C/A: Clean ice machine regularly.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed missing Employee Health Agreements for actively working staff. C/A: Ensure all staff members sign the agreement. Have copies available during health inspections.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on vent hood. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat foods stored with raw meat in container. C/A: Raw meat and ready-to-eat foods store separately.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair and beard nets. C/A: Hair and beards should be covered during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop improperly stored. C/A: Store scoop w/ handle above ice and the container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting on clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to air dry before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on sides and backside of cooking equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile and buildup on vents. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency. Replace tiles.
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on floor under equipment & walls behind equipment. C/A: Clean & increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
39
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed green beans and mac and cheese stored outside of hot holding unit, with a hot holding temperature below 135 degrees F (green beans 112 degrees F, mac and cheese 117 degrees F). COS Reheated and placed back in hot holding unit. C/A: Keep hot held items at 135 degrees F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, raw fish stored above cooked chicken in walk in cooler. COS Items moved. C/A Store raw chicken below fish and also below ready to eat food, like cooked chicken. Abide by storage order in walk in cooler. vegetables/ cooked foods raw fish raw beef raw chicken
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed outside of equipment in kitchen with residue. C/A: Clean outside of equipment and do not store dirty dishes in the prep sink.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on floor under equipment and on walls behind equipment. C/A: Clean areas and increase cleaning frequency (one live roach).
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up inside bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed buttermilk stored past expiration date. C/A: Monitor dates closely. All items must be discarded after expiration date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection not posted. Posted inspection was not in guests view. C/A: Keep most recent inspection posted and within guests view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on several items of equipment in kitchen. C/A: Clean all kitchen equipment and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed chicken being stored in walk-in cooler uncovered. CA: Advised PIC that all food must be covered, and date marked.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food uncovered in walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC to keep all food covered in storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maryland Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maryland Fried Chicken on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken.
How does Maryland Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Augusta?
Maryland Fried Chicken most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.
Has Maryland Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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