Haines City, Polk County

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN/RICE BOWL

904 E HINSON AVE, Haines City, FL 33844

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
May 15, 2026
City
Haines City
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 24577343

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: No proof of manager certificate for establishment manager has food handler certificate. Admin Complaint

16-55-4

Detail 24577342

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No power. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Dish machine still down, using 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 24435675

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over cabbage in walk in cooler, employee moved raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24435671

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24435672

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

16-55-4

Detail 24435673

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No power. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 24435674

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) employee added water to dilute. Warning

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24064272

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 45F, beef 46F inside the flip top reach in cooler kitchen/ dishwasher area. The product was put on ice. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 24064274

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 24064273

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23728379

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed whisk. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23728378

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine Three compartment sink is in use.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 23433822

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In first walk in cooler raw shell eggs over unwashed cabbage. Operator removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23433823

Basic - Reach-in cooler or freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. First Walk-in cooler when you walk in cooler to the right. And reach in freezer by the back exit door

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22447170

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22447168

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

21-04-4

Detail 22447171

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22447169

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice in bulk container. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22282432

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided acopy. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22282429

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wire whisk inside the hand washing sink on the front line. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22282431

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a copy. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 22282430

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli. I had the employee to wash before proceeding. Informed the operator to wash all produce before cutting. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 21748954

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2023.

11-27-4

Detail 21748955

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 21748953

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21325295

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Feb 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20835383

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2022

03A-02-5

Detail 20835381

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 46°. The manager added more ice under the chicken the ice had melted. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20835382

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 127°. The heat lamp was loose. The manger reheated the chicken. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 20835384

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20467567

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45° on the table next to the fryers. Operator put ice under the product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20467566

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking in the back kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 20467568

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black microwave on shelf above the prep table across from the walk in cooler.