Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

9735 Old St Augutine Rd Ste 1-2, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Overview

Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated a concerning compliance record marked by an emergency closure, recurring chemical storage violations, and formal disciplinary action. The facility was emergency-closed on May 16, 2025 for roach activity, then complied with corrective measures during a callback inspection two days later. Over 35 inspections spanning the available record, the facility averaged 6.5 violations per inspection — 25 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2 — with 226 total violations documented. High-priority violations have included employee health policy failures, improper cooking temperatures, chemical storage violations (which appeared across multiple inspections), handwashing procedure failures, and water supply issues. The facility has also incurred three disciplinary actions totaling $1,360 in fines. A fire safety violation was noted on October 4, 2022 for improper propane tank storage inside the building. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 found 9 basic violations related to chemical storage and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: May 16, 2025 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

35Inspections
226Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$1,360in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 6.5 violations / inspection 6.5 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 13:13:00

Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,360.00

Disciplinary action history for Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2025055760 $560.00 May 16, 2025 Orlando
5--2019018894 $400.00 Jan 14, 2019 Miami (Doral)
5--2017039383 $400.00 Aug 7, 2017 Fort Lauderdale

Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. LP a tank inside building. Kitchen.

Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 7 inspections38 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville last shut down?
Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville was last shut down on May 16, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
How much has Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville been fined?
Layalina Restaurant in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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