Maryland Food Bank Passes Food Safety Inspection with High Scores
The Maryland Food Bank prioritizes providing high quality, nutritious food across the state, serving Marylanders in 21 counties and Baltimore City. Over three days in mid-December, the food bank received high passing marks on a required audit of strict food safety standards. As a food bank in the Feeding America network, the Maryland Food Bank’s three branches are audited by AIB International, global experts in food safety, every two years.
Following the 2025 inspections, the Maryland Food Bank’s main warehouse in Halethorpe received a score of 860 out of 1,000 points possible. The Eastern Shore Branch in Salisbury received a score of 865, while the Western branch in Hagerstown received 950. A passing score is 700 or above.
The five categories for inspection include operational methods and personnel practices; maintenance for food safety; cleaning practices; integrated pest management; and adequacy of prerequisite programs and food safety programs. The auditors gave MFB especially high marks for strict adherence to time and temperature control for safety, and continuous monitoring of cold storage areas; maintenance of valid food safety certifications, permits, and licenses for locations and appropriate staff; and completion and documentation of monthly facility walkthroughs to identify hazards and food safety risks.
Beyond inspection of its own facilities, the Maryland Food Bank does regular inspections of community-based partners in its statewide network to ensure strong food safety and operational practices as it distributes enough food to provide more than 43 million meals annually. 
“Quality and safety of our food and facilities is a top priority for the Maryland Food Bank. I am proud that we have once again passed the AIB Audit with superior scores. The MFB team cares deeply about food safety—we operate as if every day were inspection day.”
