The Lions
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.
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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.