Maryland Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Maryland Fried Chicken, located at 505 State St in Waycross, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on January 28, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with food storage, sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and proper date marking. Across six previous inspections, the facility has predominantly received low-risk classifications.
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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.
74
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
May 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
May 6, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
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)
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)
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.
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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