MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN
748 21st Street
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960
Indian River County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter is not secured in place at front fryers
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handles and gasket soiled in old food debris.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on ss items at front counter
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on thaw cooler door repaired with duct tape
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors soiled with old food debris
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice in shed
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. At front fryers
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked shrimp in thaw cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles and ice chute soiled in mold like substance Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice shield Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Corners of walk in cooler floor are soiled in food debris. Interior of fryer cooler floor soiled
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler Gasket on walk in cooler door Fryer cooler speed rack soiled
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front counter reach in freezer
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 48f. In cooler over night. Manager threw away. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid on top of sugar bags Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot and soda nozzles soiled in black like substance at customer soda station
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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
- 40-06-5: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
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.manager removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters Repeat Violation
- 01B-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
- 03D-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**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in disrepair on single door cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind front fryer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young male cook Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in disrepair on single door cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink next to fryer Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks soiled Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind front fryer Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of ketchup Warning
- 35A-02-6:High 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-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter found at 74° left out overnight Warning
- 03A-02-5:High 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
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. White hose across from fryers. Repeat Violation 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. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).