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Maryland Fried Chicken
3327 W HWY 84 , BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Inspection history
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A93August 6, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed several employee personal items (cell phone, keys, drinking cups) being stored on prep tables. All employee items shall be stored away from food prep areas. COS. PIC moved items to proper storage location away from food service areas.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed food debris on microwave tray. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized to sight between uses or as frequently as needed. COS. Microwave was cleaned.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed heavy food debris on floor under shelves in dry storage area. All non-food contact surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings shall be cleaned to sight as necessary to prevent build up and attraction of pests. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A91January 21, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and pest control.
Observed bottles of sanitizer being stored on shelf above microwave. All chemicals and cleaners shall be stored away from food prep and cooking areas. COS. Bottles were moved to proper storage shelving away from microwave.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed unopened bottle of buttermilk that was past its expiration date (1/15/26). COS PIC discarded the bottle.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed heavy food debris on floor under shelves in dry storage area. All floors shall be cleaned as needed to prevent the attraction of pests.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A91June 25, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed a pan of raw shrimp uncovered in WIC. All food shall be covered during storage to prevent contamination. COS. PIC covered pan.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed cook using personal cell phone while cooking. Personal items shall be used/stored away from food prep areas to avoid contamination. Also observed cook washing hands in ware washing sink instead of designated handwashing sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(k)3,4 - hygienic practices”Observed damaged WIF door. REPEAT. Light in WIF is also out.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A98November 1, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.
Observed damaged WIF door. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A91March 11, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed heavily soiled flour scoop. REPEAT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed food stored uncovered in WIF and chest freezer. COS PIC covered food. REPEAT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed heavy build up in bottom of small reach in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed damaged WIF door. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 113035. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.