Maryland Fried Chicken

315 N Alexander St, Plant City, FL 335634303

American

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Maryland Fried Chicken nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Plant City restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**

53B-10-4

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 500+ ppm. Added more water and retested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-18-4

Intermediate - 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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing manager certification numbers on safe staff cards

53B-10-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair. By floor drain in main kitchen causing standing water to accumulate **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of brining chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed lifting them off of ground.

08B-38-4

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. By floor drain next to prep table **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager changed out and retested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - 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

51-16-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Front counter area

31A-07-4

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 8, 2023

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for quaternary.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has for. Not filled out.

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cooked beans in walk in cooler.

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on gaskets in flip top unit at front counter.

23-03-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket

23-03-4

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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 Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maryland Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maryland Fried Chicken.

How does Maryland Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Maryland Fried Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plant City average of 81.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maryland Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations 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 three times per year on average.

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