Inspection record
Layla's American Tavern
332 W Broadway · Boston, MA 02127
5inspections since May 2026
26violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 5, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
No air gap at prep sink supply plumbers report with findings and work completed.
Oct 2, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
No air gap at prep sink supply plumbers report with findings and work completed
Sep 25, 2026HE_FailExt12 violations
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide internal thermometers inside all refrigerated units
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
No air gap at prep sink supply plumbers report with findings and work completed
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Maintain floors clean from debris / grease in cook area
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink @ bar filled with cups and utensils. Instructed PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
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
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed buffalo dip & cooked rice stored inside walk in @ 47F. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
*Drying Mops (C)
Remove all mops / brooms from being stored in kitchen
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed fly activity in kitchen and bar areas. Contact licensed pest control for services and ensure all floor drains and equipment is cleaned
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
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
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
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
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
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
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Observed no handsoap @ handsink next to cookline. Instructed PIC to monitor and maintain handsoap at all times for effective handwashing. COS
Sep 16, 2026HE_Fail11 violations
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
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
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed buffalo dip & cooked rice stored inside walk in @ 47F. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide internal thermometers inside all refrigerated units
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
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
*Drying Mops (C)
Remove all mops / brooms from being stored in kitchen
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed fly activity in kitchen and bar areas. Contact licensed pest control for services and ensure all floor drains and equipment is cleaned
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Observed no handsoap @ handsink next to cookline. Instructed PIC to monitor and maintain handsoap at all times for effective handwashing. COS
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Maintain floors clean from debris / grease in cook area
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink @ bar filled with cups and utensils. Instructed PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
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
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
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
May 13, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
No air gap at prep sink supply plumbers report with findings and work completed.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology