Maryland Fried Chicken

149 Highway 84 E, Cairo, GA 39828

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Maryland Fried Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

Maryland Fried Chicken's latest score is in line with the Cairo average of 94. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was not protected from other sources of environmental sources of contamination. OBSERVED SMOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN-COOLER CONTAMINATED BY A CHEMICAL REACTION WITH THE ALUMINUM FOIL. ALUMINUM SALT RESIDUE WAS OBSERVED ON THE CHICKEN. PIC TOSSED.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Location: SIDES OF OVEN AND THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE WORK TABLES NEAR THE STEAM WELL.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. PIC to have employee re-wash containers.

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: The top 1/3 of the most current inspection report was not posted in each drive through window.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AROUND DEEP FRYERS, ON THE SIDES OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL, OVENS, AND KITCHEN FLOOR.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL COVING DAMAGED ON (MIDDLE) WALK IN COOLER. SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH-EASILY CLEANABLE. SHARP METAL SURFACE ALSO POSES A SAFETY HAZARD.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maryland Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maryland Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken.

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

Maryland Fried Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cairo average of 94.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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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