Maryland Fried Chicken in Augusta receives a 56% on their recent health inspection

Maryland Fried Chicken, located at 12 Broad St in Augusta, received a score of 56 points out of a possible 100 points during their 05/01/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
2-2A – management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
511-6-1.03(2)(o) – person-in-charge duties (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed missing Employee Health Agreements for actively working staff. C/A: Ensure all staff members sign the agreement. Have copies available during health inspections.

Violation #2:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw fish stored next to raw chicken on same shelf in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Store food according to minimum internal cooking temperatures (RTE food, seafood, whole cuts of beef and pork, ground meats, and poultry).

Violation #3:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed raw fish stored uncovered in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Cover all food to protect from contamination.

Violation #4:
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?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed raw chicken being cold held T 56 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler in front of cooking equipment. COS- chicken was moved to walk-in-cooler C/A: Time and temperature controlled for safety foods must be held 41 degrees or below in all coolers. Consider moving cooler away from cooler to prevent cold holding problem.

Violation #5:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(l) – restricted use pesticide (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple cans of residential bug spray (Raid). C/A: Only use approved pest control measures. Consult with a licensed pest control operator.

Violation #6:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(z) – miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed buckets of raw chicken stored on the floor in WIC and by prep table in kitchen. C/A: Store food 6 inches above the floor.

Violation #7:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed most recent food inspection not posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection.

Violation #8:
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed heavy debris on sides of equipment and buildup throughout kitchen. Observed broken floor tile in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency. Replace tile.

Violation #9:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(5)(j) – using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed drinks and phones stored with restaurant items in walk-in-cooler and on prep table surface in kitchen. C/A: Store personal belongings in a designated area.

Violation #10:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed flies and gnats throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control. Close back door when not in use.

Additional remarks:
Note: Joint Inspection with Paige Phillips

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