Maryland Fried Chicken
904 W Main St, Avon Pk, FL 33825 · Permanent Food Service · License 3800111
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed two 30 gallon garbage cans blocking the hand washing sink in kitchen, owner moved.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no towels at hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink in kitchen, owner replaced.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed case of sugar and cases of hot sauce packets on the floor in the dry storage area outside.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee drink in food preparation table in the kitchen, employee moved.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor at front counter area, owner placed on shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hoods soiled with grease and observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.