Maryland Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Maryland Fried Chicken has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Maryland Fried Chicken was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored covered”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Waycross facility scores 89, putting Maryland Fried Chicken on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed crab cakes in WIC without a date. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsectio...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: PIC was notified. Cleaning plan was discussed.
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed container of cheese uncovered in RIC. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC was notified. Bracelet was removed. Education was provided.
74
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of grease and build up behind the grill and fryers. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC was notified. Cleaning plan was discussed.
95
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed pasta at 63F, broccoli at 56F, and pasta at 48F in cooler. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed chicken tenders, fries, and catfish uncovered in RIF. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed container of cheese uncovered in RIC. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78
May 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: PIC was notified. Cleaning plan was discussed.
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed crab cakes in WIC without a date. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsectio...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed container of cheese uncovered in RIC. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC was notified. Bracelet was removed. Education was provided.
74
May 6, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: PIC was notified. Cleaning plan was discussed.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor joint tiles by handwash sink in disrepair. a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC was informed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed mashed potatoes being hot held at 102 degrees. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: PIC was notified. Cleaning plan was discussed.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several items uncovered in RIF. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed a box of croutons on the floor in WIC. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle inside of cheeses in prep top cooler. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and saniti...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of grease and build up on the grill and fryers. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC was notified. Cleaning plan was discussed.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor joint tiles by handwash sink in disrepair. a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC was informed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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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 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken.
How does Maryland Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Waycross?
Maryland Fried Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Waycross average of 89.
Has Maryland Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken have averaged around four 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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