Augusta, Richmond County

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN

12 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food

Latest score

May 15, 2026

City

Augusta

County

Richmond

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 15, 2026

Followup

Score: 843 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shrimp stored at 48 degrees Fahrenheit in working prep top cooler in kitchen. C/A: Maintain food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed container of baked beans and containers of raw chicken stored without a identification label in the walk-in-cooler. C/A: Label all foods stored outside of its original container with a common name label.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed debris on sides of equipment. Observed hole in ceiling above three compartment sink in kitchen. Observed broken floor tile in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency. Repair.

May 1, 2026

Followup

Score: 569 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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).

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing Employee Health Agreements for actively working staff. C/A: Ensure all staff members sign the agreement. Have copies available during health inspections.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw fish stored uncovered in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Cover all food to protect from contamination.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(l) - restricted use pesticide (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple cans of residential bug spray (Raid). C/A: Only use approved pest control measures. Consult with a licensed pest control operator.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed flies and gnats throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control. Close back door when not in use.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent food inspection not posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 786 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

] Observed raw chicken being cold held above 41 degrees. C/A: Time and temperature controlled for safety foods cold held should be 41 degrees or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooked cabbage hot held below 135 degrees. C/A: Maintain hot held foods at 135 degrees and above.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken and cabbage stored uncovered in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Cover all food to protect from contamination.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed green beans, gravy, jalapeños, and buttermilk held without date-marking in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Date mark ready-to-eat and TCS food when held over 24 hours.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed flies and gnats throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control operator. Close back door when not in use.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy debris on sides of equipment and buildup throughout kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee skip the sanitizing step when washing the utensils. C/A: Ensure utensils are properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed baked beans held past discard date on label in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed flies and gnats throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control operator. Close back door when not in use.

May 23, 2025

Followup

Score: 819 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

See restaurant inspection.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

See restaurant inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

See restaurant inspection.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

See restaurant inspection.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

See restaurant inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

See restaurant inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

See restaurant inspection.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

See restaurant inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

See restaurant inspection.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 7013 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sliced tomatoes cold-held above 41 degrees. C/A: TCS foods cold-held should be 41 degrees or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cabbage hot-held below 135 degrees. C/A: Maintain hot-held foods at 135 degrees and above. Repeat violation.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing Employee Health Agreements for actively working staff. C/A: Ensure all staff sign agreement. Have copies available during health inspections.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pink buildup in ice machine. C/A: Clean ice machine regularly.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies throughout establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ready-to-eat foods stored w/ raw meat in container. C/A: Raw meat & ready-to-eat foods store separately.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee without hair and beard nets. C/A: Hair and beards should be covered during active food prep.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed debris on floor under equipment & walls behind equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup on vent hood. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop improperly stored. C/A: Store scoop w/ handle above ice & the container.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dished to properly air dry before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed buildup on sides & backsides of cooking equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing ceiling tiles & buildup on vent. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency. Replace tiles.

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several containers of cooked cabbage without proper date markings. C/A: Ensure all TCS foods are properly date marked.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handles on top of okra and sugar. C/A: Ensure scoops are properly stored.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris and dead bugs around equipment/floors. C/A: Clean up debris and bugs around equipment and floors.