DECATUR, DeKalb County

J & J FISH & CHICKEN

2656 WESLEY CHAPEL RD DECATUR, GA 30034

Food
Latest score
96
May 1, 2026
City
DECATUR
County
DeKalb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hood, floor of reach in freezer and gaskets of reach in cooler at front food service unclean to sight and touch. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor (stairwell and beneath bulk flour pan by walk in freezer), walls (door by fryers), ceiling (by fryers) unclean to sight and touch. Also observed pitted tiles in front and beneath fryers. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed expired CFSM certification posted for public view. CA.. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Correct within 30days.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drinking from plastic water bottle in main kitchen. CA. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several pans, stored as clean, with water residual. CA allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed storage rack by ice machine with build up of grease and debris. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floor (by ice machine, stairwell and upstairs storage area), walls (door by fryers), ceiling (by fryers) unclean to sight and touch. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

May 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired CFSM certification posted for public view. CA.. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Correct within 30days.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes in seasons stored directly on floor in dry storage area. CA… , food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up on condensation inside Reach in freezer. PIC advised to defrost and clean RIF. CA… Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cardboard on floor in front fryers being used to absorb splashing oil. Non Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS cardboard was removed.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employees with hair longer than 1/2 inch without hair restraint while handling food. COS employees donned hair net.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop used to dispense sugar in bulk container with handle touching food. COS Scoop was removed.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cardboard on floor in front fryers being used to absorb splashing oil. Non Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS cardboard was removed.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods (shrimp, chicken gizzards) cooling in covered tubs and stacked inside reach in cooler. COS tubs moved to freezer for rapid cooling.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee with hair longer than 1/2 inch without hair restraint while handling food. COS employee donned hair net.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket with sanitizing solution exceeding 200ppm chlorine. COS Sanitizer solution was remade with a reading of 100ppm chlorine

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection report posted on the wall behind the counter where it is not accessible to patrons.

The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.