MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN
Capital Circle Northeast
Tallahassee, Florida, 32308
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Tanks kept by office
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Under equipment in cook line and on walk in cooler under rack. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Hole in wall under three bay sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on floor drain under three bay sink. Hood fillets have grease build up.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on front counter by chicken 1 small flying insect by hand sink
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast 110F, chicken leg 118F kept under heating lamp for 1 hr .
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Ceiling tile still missing **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Ceiling still soiled **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at soda boxes **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Cove molding still broken **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Verified ownership with owner Dannie Constantine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: License still not displayed **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap beneath back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Large gap still present **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled kitchen especially under and behind equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Floor still soiled **Time Extended**
- 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Lid still broken **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster to post **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Has form but not posted **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents soiled Reach in freezer exterior soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals Wd 40 and glass cleaner stored above hot well entrance to kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Chemicals still above hot well **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manger certificates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Unable to provide proof of food handler training **Admin Complaint**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. No proof of any training for employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Still no proof of food manager certificate **Admin Complaint**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade Macaroni and potato salad in walk in cooler no date mark **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing office **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout establishment **Warning**
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at soda boxes **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Verified ownership with owner Dannie Constantine **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap beneath back door **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled kitchen especially under and behind equipment **Warning**
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster to post **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents soiled Reach in freezer exterior soiled **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 112-114 per operator held less than 1/2 hour. Operator put chicken in fryer for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals Wd 40 and glass cleaner stored above hot well entrance to kitchen **Warning**
- 11-27-4: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. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manger certificates **Warning**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. No proof of any training for employees **Warning**
- 11-26-1: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. Provided operator with form. Employees signed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade Macaroni and potato salad in walk in cooler no date mark **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in front dining area and office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken Next to soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in office. Hole in wall next to kitchen entrance. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in front dining area and office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken Next to soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in office. Hole in wall next to kitchen entrance. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).