How many health inspections has MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC had?

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC ever been shut down?

No, MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC?

The most frequently cited violations at MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC

708 N 14 ST, Leesburg, FL 34748

Lake County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA4500005

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC in Leesburg, FL has 23 inspections on record with 129 total violations (5.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

129Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 29, 2025

Inspection History (23)

May 29, 2025 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 16, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 31, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lake County average of 0.05 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.61.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC had?: MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC ever been shut down?: No, MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC?: The most frequently cited violations at MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN - LEESBURG LLC are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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