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MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN

315 N ALEXANDER ST, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-752-9200

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3901036
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled towels on cook line being used to absorb extra grease. Discussed changing out every 4hours.
Basic/21-10-4
Stored food not covered. Container of cooked gizzards in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Current test strips not reading sanitizer. Manager discarded as they were expired
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing Certified Food Manager number, manager filled in information on all cards
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 500+ ppm. Added more water and retested at 400ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Current test kit not reading Quaternary Ammonium levels, was turning light blue and not green
Intermediate/16-37-1
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing manager certification numbers on safe staff cards
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Floor tiles missing and in disrepair. By floor drain in main kitchen causing standing water to accumulate
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Buckets of brining chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed lifting them off of ground.
Basic/08B-38-4
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles in disrepair. By floor drain next to prep table
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager changed out and retested at 400ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof provided that one food employees Is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated they currently have 1 new hire status started previous week. Manager had not employees read and acknowledged health agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator had 2024 license posted and the25 license page menu posted. Educated manager how to print license, and upcoming renewal
Basic/50-09-4
Floor tiles missing and broken by floor drain next to prep table
Basic/36-17-5
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Front counter area
Intermediate/31A-07-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front server area has fryers, hood system, reach in coolers, tea maker, ice machine, soda machine with ice well, and walk up service window. Also no hand sink installed
Intermediate/51-16-7
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.