South Fulton, Fulton County

J & J Fish & Chicken

5232 OLD NATIONAL HWY ATLANTA, GA 30349

Food
Latest score
100
Feb 12, 2026
City
South Fulton
County
Fulton
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black mold like substance in an ice machine silver flap. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned. PIC instructed to clean ice machine and keep clean.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that there was no drain plug on the dumpster.And there was accumulation of garbage on the dumpster pad.511-6-1.06 (5) (o) (p) Drains in dumpsters shall have drain plugs in place. And all enclosures for refuse shall be maintained free of trash.Recheck 11/8/24.

Dec 28, 2023

Initial

Score: 915 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer bucket found at 0 ppm chlorine. COS: 100 PPM. CA: PROVIDE 50-99 PPM at 100f (38c) or 75 f (24 c).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

There is insufficient cold holding and/or hot holding equipment available to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (honey mustard labeled keep refrigerated) at proper temperature of 41F or below. COS: Discarded since not labeled if individually packaged honey mustard dressings are labeled keep refrigerated for safety or for quality. CA: follow labeled directions to keep refrigerated / 41F or below. Code: 3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method in walk in cooler completely covered and stacked. Separate into one layer in the cooler and vent the lid for the previously washed raw chicken. Code: (e) Cooling Methods.

  1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf
  2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-service articles (packaged food wrap) improperly stored near burn ointment. COS: moved ointment to office. Code: (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 2 cracked light shields in kitchen. CA: replace shielding. Code: i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if: (i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and (ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.
  3. An infrared or other heat lamp shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.