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LIPS RESTAURANT
3011 BUFORD HWY NE , BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 31, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and pest control. This restaurant scored as low as 70 on November 9, 2023 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B88July 31, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several live gnats behind the bar.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”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.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed the latch to walk-in cooler #1 unable to completely close, lock mechanism not effective during service hours.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed racks inside walk-in cooler #1 and #2 rusted.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”C79August 7, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed pasta noodles, stewed tomatoes, grits and maranira sauce holding at temperatures above 41*F stored inside walk-in cooler #1 in the main kitchen.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed 3 soda nozzles behind the bar with pink debris build-up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several live gnats behind the bar.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed the latch to walk-in cooler #1 unable to completely close, lock mechanism not effective during service hours.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed several stand alone cutting boards with heavy black stains.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Observed racks inside walk-in cooler #1 and #2 rusted.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed dust debris build-up on the fan inside walk-in cooler #1.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”B81January 8, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed curry sauce, gravy, butter sauce, chicken butter sauce measuring temperatures above 41*F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed dish machine measuring 0PPM chlorine during time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed debris build-up inside the ice scoop holder with 3 scoops stored in direct contact.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed visible light at the back door in the main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed cracked floor tiles holding standing water in the dish pit.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B82June 6, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, plumbing & water and pest control.
Observed 2 containers of mash potatoes, 1 container of etouffee, and 2 containers of Curry prepared 06/05 measuring temperatures above 41*F with condensation build-up on the lids not cooled down properly.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed constant dripping faucets at the 3-compartment, meat and vegetable sink and utensil spray nozzle sink in the dish pit.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed visible light at the back door in the main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed cold water knob stripped at the hand sink on the cook line.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed broken tiles in the dish pit holding standing water in need of repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A91December 6, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and facility upkeep.
Observed dish machine measuring 0PPM chlorine during time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed constant dripping faucets at the 3-compartment and utensil spray nozzle sink in the dish pit.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed dust debris on shelves holding dishes and black debris along the racks inside walk-in cooler #1.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed broken tiles in the dish pit holding standing water in need of repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”C70November 9, 202310 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 6 of them critical, involving food storage, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken wings and raw shelled eggs stored above whipping butter inside walk-in cooler #2 during time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Upon arrival observed no person in charge in the main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed heavy black debris along the metal strip of the side table can opener during time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed heavy food splatter inside the microwave in the main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several TCS food items stored in metal pans not properly date marked held for longer than 24 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed heavy gnats throughout the main kitchen and behind the bar during time of inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed visible light at the back door in the main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Upon arrival observed the back door propped open.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed 2023 food service permit (Expired 06/30/2023) posted during time of inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed walk-in cooler #1 not self latching allowing air-flow to escape.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FS044-886527. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.