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DeKalb County
Full-Service DeKalb County Permit: fs044-886527

LIPS RESTAURANT

3011 Buford Hwy, Brookhaven, GA 30329

88 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Routine • 2026-07-31
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

1 recorded inspection
B (88) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-07-31 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fs044-886527_2026-07-31_21850
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed the latch to walk-in cooler #1 unable to completely close, lock mechanism not effective during service hours. CA: Advised PIC equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed racks inside walk-in cooler #1 and #2 rusted. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed several live gnats behind the bar. CA: Advised PIC 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.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed visible light at the back door entrance . CA : Advised PIC Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed interior of the microwave unclean . CA : Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS : Food employed cleaned during time of inspection