MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN
748 21 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of ketchup **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flies observed near can storage rack. Manager killed **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter found at 74° left out overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 74°. Gizzards found in cooler at 48°-54° overnight **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. White hose across from fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Chicken cutter heavy soiled 3. Reach in cooler shelves soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young male cook **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in disrepair on single door cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink next to fryer **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks soiled **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind front fryer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:26 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.