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Maryland Fried Chicken, located at 538 S Main St in Swainsboro, received a score of 69 points out of a possible 100 points during their 05/14/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no PIC present in facility. CA: Management must be knowledgeable of food safety responsibilities.
Violation #2:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed black mold in ice machine. CA: Drain and thoroughly clean and sanitize.
Violation #3:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed fish and shrimp thawing in water on prep table at 52 and 56 degrees. CA: Fish/shrimp was discarded and denatured. Observed reach in cooler in front of kitchen with internal temperature of 45 degrees. CA: Must be 41 degrees or below.
Violation #4:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(7)(c) – food labels (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed unlabeled bulk storage containers. CA: Label all containers with a common name.
Violation #5:
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cloths lying around kitchen not in sanitizer. CA: Keep cloths in sanitizer in between uses. Observed no sanitizer in sani-bucket. CA: Sanitizing water should be changed more often.
Violation #6:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed scoop down in bulk storage container in food. CA: Keep scoop handles up out of food.
Violation #7:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(2)(a) – equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Walk in coolers and reach in coolers not closing as designed. CA: Repair equipment.
Violation #8:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed filthy hood system. Filthy fan in kitchen area. Observed grease/crumb accumulation throughout kitchen. CA: Clean thoroughly.
Violation #9:
16C – sewage and waste water properly disposed
511-6-1.06(4)(a) – sewage, other liquid waste mobile holding tank, capacity and drainage (c)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed excessive wastewater holding on floor around kitchen and in walk in cooler. CA: Repair drainage system/floor drains.
Violation #10:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed deteriorating ceilings, floors, and walls throughout facility. Leak in lobby ceiling over drink station area. Peeling paint on walls. CA: Repair, repair, repair!
Violation #11:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.05(3)(d) – ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed high heat/grease accumulating blackstone flat top grill not under ventilation.
Violation #12:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed flies throughout kitchen. Observed outer openings not protected from rodent/insect intrusion. CA: Seal all outer openings. Contact a licensed PCO to help with fly issue.
Additional remarks:
FACILITY MUST CLOSE UNTIL THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND REPAIRED!!!
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