J J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
70
Score
J J Fish & Chicken, located at 10335 Tara Blvd in Jonesboro, Georgia, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 13, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 70, with two major and three minor violations noted, including issues with food-contact surfaces, proper cooling methods, and cleanable surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Nov 13, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of ice machine panel with black residue stored as clean. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operations when contamination may occur. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of cooked chicken wings cooling on the counter at room temperature. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods: under refrigeration, loosely covered or uncovered. COS: PIC placed cooked chicken wings in the WIC loosely covered for proper cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil covering prep table and shelving unit in the main kitchen. Advised PIC nonfood contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Advised PIC to remove aluminum foil from shelving unit and prep table.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed 2 hand sinks and the 3-compartment sink without hot water available. Advised PIC that hot and cold water shall be available throughout the establishment. COS: PIC rest the hot water heater, and hot water became available.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in the main kitchen with staining and grease accumulation. Advised PIC that the physical facility shall be maintained so that it is clean and in good repair. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean ceiling tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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