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Layla's American Tavern

September 25, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings1
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical

Inspector note: No air gap at prep sink supply plumbers report with findings and work completed
code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods inside walk in. Instructed PIC to remove and ensure all raw food items are properly stored seperated from ready to eat foods. COS
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed buffalo dip & cooked rice stored inside walk in @ 47F. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed low temp dish machine at bar dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. Instructed PIC to use additional dish machine and contact licensed vendor for repairs to ensure dispensing at proper levels
code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed mold-like substances inside ice machine; soiled prep tables; soiled knives / utensils stored inside low boy unit @ cook line; bucket with soiled utensils stored underneath entrance handsink. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment and maintain
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed handsink @ bar filled with cups and utensils. Instructed PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no handsoap @ handsink next to cookline. Instructed PIC to monitor and maintain handsoap at all times for effective handwashing. COS
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed fly activity in kitchen and bar areas. Contact licensed pest control for services and ensure all floor drains and equipment is cleaned
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Provide internal thermometers inside all refrigerated units
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed walk in cooler inside kitchen operating @ 47F. Instructed PIC to contact licensed vendor for immediate repairs in order to maintain food items @ 41F or below
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Maintain floors clean from debris / grease in cook area
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Remove all mops / brooms from being stored in kitchen
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 16, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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