MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC
708 N 14 ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 407-342-3506
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Potatoes 130f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Manager turned up heat.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under rear prep table. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By hand sink.
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Comet over paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of trash cans. -Shelving under rear prep table. -Under coleslaw shredder. -Exterior of ice machine vents.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Warming cabinet on cook line.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Provided form.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Storage shelf by reach in freezer. -Apron heavily soiled by soda syrup boxes.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Shelf on right side of walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Gizzards at room temperature.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Above three compartment sink. -Above breaker boxes.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -On rear dry storage shelf.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Black plastic shelf by walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelving in walk in cooler.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Stainless steel cleaner on top of microwave.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -Rear dry storage shelf.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over warewash.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under rear prep table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By three compartment sink.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw gizzards over salad dressing.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Chicken wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Potatoes 130f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Manager turned up heat.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jubalani Masoline.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jabulani Masoline.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -Behind three compartment sink.
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.