Lion of Judah Ethiopian American Cuisine
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
67
Score
Lion of Judah Ethiopian American Cuisine, located at 2525 N Ashley St in Valdosta, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on August 25, 2025. The inspection identified one critical violation concerning proper cold holding temperatures, along with one major and three minor violations. This most recent inspection aligns with the facility's historical pattern of medium-risk scores across its four recorded inspections.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
64
Jun 13, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Aug 25, 2025 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several fruit flies throughout facility. A trail ants (along coving) also observed in middle section of kitchen where microwave is located.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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