Griffin, Spalding County

JJ Fish & Chicken

105 N EXPRESSWAY GRIFFIN, GA 30224

Food

Latest score

Apr 9, 2026

City

Griffin

County

Spalding

Inspections

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 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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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 improper cooling methods are used for Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items (ex. bus tub of chicken wings).

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roaches present in kitchen.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning (ex. interior freezer, exterior cook equipment, shelves).

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 floors beneath equipment and along baseboards are in need of detail cleaning.

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 employee personal items are improperly stored above equipment and prep table.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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 written procedure for vomit and/or diarrhea events is not written for provided disinfectant. Procedure is written for bleach and not spray nine. Bleach provided for ware washing is not on EPA list against Norovirus.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bulk food containers are not labeled with common name.

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 gasket on cooler is being held together by tape.

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 personal items are improperly stored next to food items in kitchen.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods not being held at 135 degrees F or above during holding before service.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed utensils and bowls for food preparation are rinsed with water and soap only and are not sanitized after use at the 3-compartment.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw meat products (ex. chicken and fish) being stored in contact with undrained water. (Rpt)

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee drinks stored with food in walk-in-cooler (ex. open Gatorade in box with whip topping) and bottle drinks on prep line and front service station by condiments. (Rpt)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw fish products are being stored in undrained ice and/or water in coolers.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cups with lemons are stacked where bottom of cups are touching lemons. When orders are placed the cups are filled with beverage that contains lemons. After lemons are prepared and placed in cups, the lemons must be protected from possible contamination from the bottom of the cup stacked touching them. Do not nest the prepared cups inside each other.

Nov 20, 2023

Initial

Score: 934 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal food and drinks improperly stored above customer food in coolers and on prep tables by customer food.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed paper towels are not provided in the restrooms and the door must be pulled by the hands to exit. Provide paper towels.

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 written procedure along with EPA approved chemical against Norovirus in the event of vomit and/or diarrhea is not provided.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw fish products being stored in undrained ice and/or water in coolers.