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E. Jefferson Fish & Chicken
8935 E Jefferson Ave

Food Service Establishment

StatusLicensed
License typeFixed Establishment
State license number359673
OwnerE. Jefferson Fish &Chicken,Inc
Complexity levelHigh
Review frequencyEvery 150 days

2 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

08-07-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
4 violations cited :
Code 3-501.16
Hot food item(s) stored below 135 degrees f
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (A) 135ºF or above, except that roasts properly cooked and cooled may be held at a temperature of 130ºF; or (P) (B) At 41ºF or less (P)
Priority
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 6-501.111
Pest(s) not performed
FULL FOOD CODE:
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES. by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified.(Pf) (D) Eliminating harborage conditions.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 6-501.18
sink
FULL FOOD CODE:
PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 4-501.11
Equipment broken
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025

01-15-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
8 violations cited :
Code 5-402.11
Drainage system not constructed designed installed according to law
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except as otherwise allowed, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (P)
Priority
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 2-201.12
Person-in-charge failed to restrict sick ill employee s
FULL FOOD CODE:
The PERSON IN CHARGE shall: Exclude or restrict employees with symptom of illness or past illness as required by the code.(P)
Priority
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 3-501.16
Hot food item(s) stored below 135 degrees f
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (A) 135ºF or above, except that roasts properly cooked and cooled may be held at a temperature of 130ºF; or (P) (B) At 41ºF or less (P)
Priority
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 6-301.12
Sanitary hand drying provisions not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (Pf) (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;(Pf) or (C) A heated-air hand drying device.(Pf) (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity pressurized air at ambient temperatures.(Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 5-205.15
Drainage system not constructed designed installed according to law
FULL FOOD CODE:
A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair.
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 3-501.13
Frozen food(s) for thawing stored above 41 degrees f thawed or partially thawed
FULL FOOD CODE:
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be thawed: Under refrigeration, or under cool running water (<70° F), or as part of cooking process, and total accumulated time above 41° F, for thawed portions, shall not exceed 4 hours. Any thawing procedure may be used for immediate service for individual consumers order of READY-TO-EAT foods.
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 4-602.12
Microwave oven door seals and cavities not cleaned per manufacturers instructions
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking and baking EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This section does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering EQUIPMENT if it is cleaned as specified in Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(6). (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 4-501.11
Equipment broken
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025
About inspections
A restaurant is compliant when zero Priority or Priority Foundation violations are cited during an inspection, or when all are corrected; Core violations will be reviewed at the next routine inspection and are not required to be corrected to be in compliance.

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Built using open data | Site last updated 10-15-2025 with inspection data thru 09-22-2025.