Leila

120 S Dixie Hwy #101, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Other

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Leila, the earliest from 2022. Leila was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “lights in food preparation”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by 3 compartment sink. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee on steam table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of tahini stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes above cook meat in reach in refrigerator

08B-17-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent above dish area with build up of soil. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on cook line, spray bottle of oil not labeled. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's room. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe sweater, and purse blocking sink at3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observe with salmon. Operator removed the reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe sweater, and purse on top of hand sink . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe at dishwasher area.

38-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe air duck filter solid with dust at dishwasher area

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Feb 29, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license . **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe near dishwasher light missing caps at end.

38-07-4

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at flip top refrigerator cooked vegetables (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (52F - Cold Holding); fish (52F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food moved less the hour ago from other refrigerator and operator place ice on top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leila on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leila?

Across the inspection record, “lights in food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Leila.

How does Leila compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Leila most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Leila's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Leila have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Leila 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 Leila inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Leila is inspected around three times per year on average.

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