The Lions

132 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009
American
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, The Lions has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Lions' 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Jan 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Mar 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lions last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lions on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lions?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Lions.

How does The Lions compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Lions most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Lions' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lions have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Lions means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Lions inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lions is inspected roughly once per year on average.