Valdosta, Lowndes County

Lion of Judah Ethiopian American Cuisine

2525 N ASHLEY ST VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
78
Aug 25, 2025
City
Valdosta
County
Lowndes
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 785 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

2% Milk, Doro wat chicken, beef, rice, hard boiled egg etc. not maintained at 41F or lower in walk-in cooler (WIC); Ambient air was also about 52F. COS, All TCS foods discarded upon request by PIC.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Prepared TCS foods (collard greens, coconut rice, veggie medley, chopped cooked chicken, boiled eggs, etc.) not properly marked with preparation or disposal date. COS, TCS foods were discarded by PIC.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several fruit flies throughout facility. A trail ants (along coving) also observed in middle section of kitchen where microwave is located.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lids and surrounding borders of steam table observed with food particles, WIC shelves observed with build-up, under cooking equipment with black soot and build-up. Please detail clean areas and send pictures verifying corrected in a timely manner to Bernotta.linder@dph.ga.gov

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ventilation filters observed with grease buildup. Needs cleaning in between servicing. Send verification once ventilation system has been serviced to Bernotta.linder@dph.ga.gov

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 784 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Containers of spring mix not cold held at 41F or lower in main kitchen. Containers were out on counter. COS, Spring mix was discarded upon request.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

No paper towels at hand wash in main kitchen. COS, Napkins were added to sink by PIC.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found throughout main kitchen. Please remove and clean.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ventilation filters observed with grease buildup. Needs cleaning in between servicing.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 864 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Spring mix salad with sliced Roma tomatoes cold held at greater than 41F on counter top in main kitchen.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

TCS foods (Collard greens & lentils) not being held at 135F or greater on counter top of main kitchen. COS, TCS foods were reheated to >165F in crock pot within 2 hours.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels at hand wash in main kitchen. COS, Napkins were added to sink by PIC.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ventilation filters observed with grease buildup. Needs cleaning in between servicing.

Jun 13, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.