THE LIONS in East Village
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025
📍 132 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
The Lions in the East Village currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 23 points on its most recent inspection. With 3 inspections on record since 2023 and no emergency closures, the restaurant's grading history is limited.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
THE LIONS in East Village: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
Jan 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
Mar 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harbora...
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THE LIONS in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE LIONS last inspected?
- THE LIONS was last inspected on November 5, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is THE LIONS's current health grade?
- THE LIONS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has THE LIONS had?
- THE LIONS has 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through November 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE LIONS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE LIONS was 26 points on March 8, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE LIONS ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE LIONS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.