The Lions Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
95
Score
THE LIONS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, located at 3979 Buford Highway, Suite 106, Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 20, 2026, with a score of 95. This inspection noted one minor violation regarding approved thawing methods. Previous inspections for this food service establishment have primarily fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Followup
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
50
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 20, 2026 Inspection
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed Raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. CA:Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the ti...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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