J&J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
86
Score
Public records show five inspections at J&J Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2024. J&J Fish & Chicken was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation and lighting”, showing up four times.
J&J Fish & Chicken's latest score of 86 sits above the Mcdonough average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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)
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed several vents in the lobby and the hallway leading to the restrooms in need of cleaning due to an accumulation of build up.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed a light shield in the prep area in need of cleaning due to build up on the interior surface.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed the urinal in the men's restroom handle leaking when it is flushed. The handle must be repaired and maintained.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the employee's microwave with old food debris. Advised PIC to make sure the microwave is cleaned daily.
511-6-1.05(6)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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).
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop laying on the shelf not covered to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors wet in the walk in cooler and a dust debris on the walls.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling tile damaged in the dining room with water spots. The tile will need to be replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed a cellphone laying on the counter connected to the reach in cooler.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the blowers (vents) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust debris.
511-6-1.05(2)(h)
67
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.03(6)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink on the front-end without a handwashing sign.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the vents (blowers) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust.
511-6-1.05(2)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the AC vents on the front end in need of cleaning due to dust debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J&J Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J&J Fish & Chicken on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J&J Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at J&J Fish & Chicken.
How does J&J Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?
J&J Fish & Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Mcdonough average of 79.
Has J&J Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at J&J Fish & Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J&J Fish & Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is J&J Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J&J Fish & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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