Layali Miami Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Layali Miami Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Doral restaurants, the typical score is 74; Layali Miami Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the shelves at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
90
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sliced onions. Employee placed raw chicken under sliced onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer handles at preparation area.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fry oil stored on he floor near dishwasher. Operator removed and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink at kitchen area. Operator placed a hand washing sign at handwashing sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
67
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed food debris inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Test strips were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer units at second floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer units at second floor. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights at preparation area and cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at lights at preparation area and cookline. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at front counter. **Time Extended**
25-27-4
64
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over hummus at reach-in cooler at preparation area. Beef was moved accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Test strips were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gery, Rolando, Abir, Sheryn working for over 60 days with no food handlers certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing from hood. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer units at second floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine. Scoop was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights at preparation area and cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
25-27-4
37
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Silwan and Yokasta certified food manager certifications expired on 07.19.2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: At callback inspection observed Silwan and Yokasta certified food manager certifications expired on 07.19.2024. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceasing tiles throughout kitchen area and AC vents at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Obsereved ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance Time Extended** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at light at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed at light at cook line area unshielded. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Silwan and Yokasta certified food manager certifications expired on 07.19.2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceasing tiles throughout kitchen area and AC vents at preparation area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at reach-in cooling drawers at cook line. Ambient temperature shows at 49F. TCS food was moved out of unit. Less than 4 hours. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at light at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
67
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table/cooler drawer over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken skewers and raw beef skewers stored over cooked beef and chicken at cooler drawers, under kitchen cookline. Chef removed and stored raw food items at bottom of cooler drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris under kitchen floor mats.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food containers of tahini sauce and grilled eggplant stored on floor of kitchen stairwell.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located above kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.
23-03-4
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed and tested chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm at three compartment sink. Employee diluted sanitizer by adding more water, discussed sanitizer solution must be between 50ppm -100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above prep cooler, not protected or kept inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located under red cutting board at kitchen prep counter.
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located above kitchen prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris inside handwash sink located next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
23-03-4
50
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed beef over buns and vegetables in the reach in cooler. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in the sink. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the preparation area.
29-49-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezers upstairs.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed kibbe on the menu as per the manager it is serve raw. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed kibbe on the menu as per the manager it is serve raw. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler under the drink machine gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler under the drink machine gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Layali Miami Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Layali Miami Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Layali Miami Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Layali Miami Restaurant.
How does Layali Miami Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Layali Miami Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 74.
Has Layali Miami Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Layali Miami Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Layali Miami Restaurant 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 Layali Miami Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Layali Miami Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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