J & J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
78
Score
J & J Fish & Chicken, located at 2747 Evans Mill Rd in Lithonia, GA, had a low-risk inspection on March 23, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning proper cooling time and temperature, as well as two minor violations related to adequate equipment for temperature control and proper refuse disposal. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes across five scored inspections.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
67
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
64
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken wings stored for more than 6 hours without reaching 41F. COS: 3 PANS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS WERE DISCARDED BY PIC C/A:511-6-1.04(6)(d) - Cooling (P) (d) Cooling. 1. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 pans of chicken cooling with lids on tight. COS- 3 Pans of raw chicken wings were discarded by PIC. Advised PIC lids shall not be placed on pans while cooling. C/A:511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (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....
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Missing drain plug at dumpster observed at time of inspection. C/A:511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
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