Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN

748 21 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3393063
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8505989
DBPR license4100028

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of peas and carrots heavily rusted. Operator threw away during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked gizzards found at 85F sitting out, rechecked 20 minutes later and reading 80F. Operator moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in residue **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on canned goods. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.