Layali

259 Front St, Lincoln, RI 02865

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Restaurants in Lincoln average 87, so Layali trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cheese pie/spinach pie was observed held at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Pies were being held out for sale. Pies were moved to refrigerator for cooling. Pies were cooked 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. If establishment is to sell items at ambient temperature they are to apply for a Time Variance.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit 1. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The walls in the prep area are not constructed of non-absorbent material. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-101.11

Nov 12, 2025

Opening

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front and back of the establishment, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Layali last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Layali on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Layali compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Layali most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Layali's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Layali means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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Lil General No 30

259 Front St

Score: 82 — Low Risk

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Score: 70 — Medium Risk

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