The Cigar Bar
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
82
Score
The Cigar Bar, located at 2617 Panola Rd in Lithonia, Georgia, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 19, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection resulted in one major and two minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, thawing methods, and the presence of insects. Across five recorded inspections, The Cigar Bar has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
52
May 8, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
45
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Dec 19, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Knives stored as clean on the magnetic strip in the kitchen had food particles and near the base of the blade. CA: (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: knives pulled and soak in dish liquid awaiting dishwasher's arrival to properly clean and sanitize.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Raw beef patties thawing at room temp in the kitchen. Raw salmon filets thawing while still in original ROP packaging in the prep top cooler. Corrective Action: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; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw anim...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gnats at the bar area and in main kitchen near rear coolers and reach in freezer. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Advised to increase pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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