MCDONOUGH, Henry County

J&J Fish & Chicken

579 SOUTH HIGHWAY 42 MCDONOUGH, GA 30253

Food
Latest score
91
Apr 23, 2026
City
MCDONOUGH
County
Henry
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed boxes of raw chicken stored next to cabbage/coleslaw in the walk in cooler. PIC corrected on site by relocating boxes of vegetables to the shelves located at the entrance of the walk in cooler.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.

  1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:

(I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and

(II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P

(III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P

(IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:

(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or

(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and

(III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P

(iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils;

(v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening;

(vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened;

(vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or

(viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food.

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 984 violations

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the urinal in the men's restroom handle leaking when it is flushed. The handle must be repaired and maintained.

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 the ceiling tile with water damage in the dining room and another ceiling tile in bad repair on the hot line line in the kitchen.

Observed the floor in the walk in cooler in bad repair. The floor must be completely sealed to prevent water from going underneath the metal.

Observed the wall behind the 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning due to build up and dust.

Observed cobwebs in the ceiling in the women's restroom.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several vents in the lobby and the hallway leading to the restrooms in need of cleaning due to an accumulation of build up.

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 a light shield in the prep area in need of cleaning due to build up on the interior surface.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 964 violations

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(c) - microwave ovens (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the employee's microwave with old food debris. Advised PIC to make sure the microwave is cleaned daily.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several shelves in the kitchen with cardboard boxes being used as shelf lining. Make sure clean the rust and properly seal the shelves with a nonabsorbent material that is smooth. Please remove the cardboard boxes.

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 the ceiling tile in bad repair (water damage) in the dining room and the hallway area leading to the restroom. Please have the roof checked for leaks and properly seal then replace the ceiling tile.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a vent over the 3-compartment sink and on the front end in need of cleaning due to rust debris. The vents will need to be cleaned and painted a light color.

The vents in the men and women restroom must be cleaned (thick dust debris).

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 938 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety food was being thawed under running water; however, the temperature of the running water was greater than 70F. PIC called the plumber to service the cold water for the hand sink, prep sinks, and 3-compartment sink all in the kitchen.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ice scoop laying on the shelf not covered to prevent contamination.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several shelves in the kitchen and walk in cooler with cardboard boxes as lining. Please remove and properly seal the shelves to make them smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the blowers (vents) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the floors wet in the walk in cooler and a dust debris on the walls.

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 the ceiling tile damaged in the dining room with water spots. The tile will need to be replaced.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the AC vents in the kitchen, front food service, and the lobby with rust and dust debris. For the AC vents in the kitchen and front food service with rust, they will either need to be replaced or cleaned then painted with a white or light colored paint.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a cellphone laying on the counter connected to the reach in cooler.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 936 violations

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no clean up kit for vomit and diarrhea procedures. Please order a kit or place all items listed on poster board in a container.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the handwashing sink on the front-end without a handwashing sign.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(d) - clean-in place equipment (cip) (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the vents (blowers) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the walls by the 3-compartment sink with a black substance on it. Please clean then repaint to make smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

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 the ceiling tile in the kitchen with brown stains. Please clean and/or replace damaged tile. A lot of ceiling tile in the dining room is in need of replacing due to water damage.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the AC vents on the front end in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 867 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the walk in cooler ambient temperature above 41F. All items tempted in the walk in cooler were above 41F degrees. The unit will need to be serviced or/and put ice on all items to being the temperature to 41F and below. (Repeat)

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 the inspection grade not posted for the public's view.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the ice scoop stored laying in the ice in the ice machine. PIC removed the scoop. (COS)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the outside garbage dumpster and grease storage receptacle open on the outside.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ventilation hood system with black mold-like substance and dust in the kitchen and prep area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed (2) water bottles and a cup of liquid stored above single-use items. Employees removed the drinks. (COS)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the light in the storage shed not working. Please replace the bulb.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 719 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several items in the reach in cooler at temperatures above 41F. Please service the unit. PIC started adding ice to the unit to drop the temperatures. (COS)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the facility is operating without a certified food protection manager. Facility will need to obtain a CFSM immediately.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food items in the reach in cooler without covers to protect the food from contamination. (fish, chicken, and shrimp). PIC started covering all items. (COS)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several seasonings and sauces without food labels. PIC added labels on products. (COS)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed catfish nuggets and perch fish thawing in the meat sink improperly. PIC turned the water on the fish to thaw it correctly. (COS)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed (2) fly strips full of dead flies. Please remove the strips and replace them.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed single-service items stored on the floor in the storage unit.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-use forks not wrapped in a bin for customers to grab causing contamination to the products. PIC removed the utensils. (COS)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed missing light shields on light fixtures in kitchen near service area and throughout. (Repeat)