Covington, Newton County

J & J Fish & Chicken

8105 Washington St SW Covington GA 30014

Food
Latest score
100
Mar 3, 2026
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Delivery from Gordon Foods occurred during inspection. All foods arrived either frozen or 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Note: Ensure that drinking in kitchen is done in a disposable cup with lid and straw and stored under customer items with separation. **Note: Example Allergen training form provided.** Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Fans are approaching a need to be cleaned. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed mold like accumulation in the interior of the ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 86Grade: B3 violations
Comments

All cold held in compliance No hot held Foods frozen solid No reheating Note: Employee belonging must not be stored on the self with items for the facility Informal within 10 days Additional fees may apply Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

2-2D: .06(2)(o)Observed the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the 3-compartment sink with no tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf)

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-1A: .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed frozen corn stored directly next to fish. Observed whipped topping stored directly on a box of raw fish. Observed whipped topping stored directly next to bags of scallops. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) 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) 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. Corrective Actions: Al items were separated and protected.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

15A: .05(2)(a)Observed facility using cardboard to line the shelves in the cooler and freezer, the dry storage areas and the shelves storing the chemicals. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. (C) Corrective Actions: All cardboard removed.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 90Grade: A2 violations
Comments

Note: Container holding single service cold slaw must be date marked Note: Facility is not approved for par-cooking, wings must be cooked to order and any wings left in the fryer baskets must be at the correct temperature Note: Fruit must be stored as a ready to eat food with ready to eat foods All cold held in compliance No other hot held Foods frozen solid Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1B: .04(6)(f)Observed wings sitting the the fryer basket holding at a temperature below 135°F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. (P) Corrective Actions: Wings were reheated for immediate service. (See temperature log)

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

15A: .05(1)(a)Observed facility using cardboard to line the shelves in the cooler and freezer, the dry storage areas and the shelves storing the chemicals. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. (C) Corrective Actions: All cardboard was removed.