Layla's American Tavern

332 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Layla's American Tavern appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “cleaning of plumbing fixtures” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Layla's American Tavern's latest score of 82 falls below the South Boston average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No air gap at prep sink supply plumbers report with findings and work completed.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters and wall with grease build up clean to remove

590.004/4-202.18-C

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towels missing at the handsink. Provide at all times

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Preventing contamination from hands (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed staff cutting fruit for drinks at the bar with bare hands. Advised staff to always utilize gloves when handling rte foods. PIC corrected on site. Retrain staff

590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at the bar missing soap. Provide at all times

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed heavy food soils and grime build up. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up on packages and on the floor of the walk in freezer. Clean to remove and have the unit serviced to avoid ice build up.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food soils observed on the exterior of the ice machine. Clean to remove Black dirt substance observed on the exterior of the bulk storage bins next to the ice machine. Clean to remove or Replace Food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple plastic squeeze bottles without proper labels on the cook line. Provide at all times

590.003/3-302.12-C

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed mulitple handsinks with disposed of food and debris. Clean to remove and retrain staff on proper use of handsink.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a moldy black substance on the exterior of ice machine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 8/24. Provide proof of routine maintenance.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Handsinks fixtures observed with heavy soils and grime build up. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the handsink. Provide at all times

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils on exterior of ice machine. Clean to remove. Heavy food soils and debris on top of the low temp dishmachine in the kitchen. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris on multiple handsinks. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed the ice bucket stored on the floor. Provide proper storage to prevent contamination.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Layla's American Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Layla's American Tavern on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Layla's American Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning of plumbing fixtures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Layla's American Tavern.

How does Layla's American Tavern compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Layla's American Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Layla's American Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Layla's American Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Layla's American Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Layla's American Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Layla's American Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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