Stonecrest, DeKalb County

LEH'S RESTAURANT

7655 MALL PKWY STE C LITHONIA, GA 30038

Food
Latest score
86
May 27, 2026
City
Stonecrest
County
DeKalb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 864 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored directly next to kale in reach in cooler. COS: Kale was removed from reach in cooler and moved to the top shelf. C/A: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.

  1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:

(I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and

(II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P

(III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P

(IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:

(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or

(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and

(III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P

(iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils;

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Current inspection report not posted at time of inspection. C/A: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C)

  1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inside of reach in freezer, reach in cooler and warmer box at front service area, both rice cooker outsides and hand sink in main kitchen unclean to sight and touch. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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: Yes

Observed floors in main kitchen unclean to sight. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
  2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 828 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at front service hand sink. COS: paper towel were restocked. PIC was advised that ALL hand sink shall have paper towels, soap and trash can at all times. C/A: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw salmon thawing in standing water. COS: Running water was turned on to complete thawing process. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) 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

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing 2 beaded bracelets while preparing TCS ready to eat Foods. COS: TCS ready to eat food was discarded by PIC, bracelets were removed and hands were washed before returning to work. C/A: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly trap stored above food prep area. No food was stored on table at time of inspection. Advised to removed from food prep area to prevent contamination. C/A:511-6-1.07(2)(k) - Insect Control Devices (C) (k) Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation. 2. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area;

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at 3 compartment sink faucet. Water drips while water is turned on. Advised to have repaired. C/A:511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single use trays stored directly on the floor. COS: Single use tray were moved to shelf C/A:511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inside of reach in freezer unclean to sight and touch. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors in main kitchen unclean to sight. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
  2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed glass bottle stored in hand sink at front service area. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

  1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf

  2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf

  3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf

Corrected onsite: Bottle was removed from sink by PIC and advised hand sink shall remain clear at all times.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inside of reach in cooler unclean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.

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 in main kitchen unclean to sight. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

  2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to deep clean

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

2 cell phones were observed on prep top table next to food for sale. Corrective Action:511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

  1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

  2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Corrected onsite: cell phones were moved to personal storage area, tables were sanitized and PIC was advised cell phones shall not be stored next to food for sale.

Jul 19, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.