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LAYALINA RESTAURANT

9735 OLD ST AUGUTINE RD STE 1-2, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 9042941622

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats170
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2615094
Grade history
JAN 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in unused reach in cooler in kitchen opposite cook line grill. 4 live roaches on floor under unused reach in cooler in kitchen opposite cook line grill. 3 live roaches on floor at bar. 6 live roaches on floor under drinks cooler opposite walk in cooler.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2025055760May 16, 2025Sep 25, 2025$560
5--2019018894Jan 14, 2019Aug 7, 2019$400
5--2017039383Aug 7, 2017Jan 12, 2018$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup behind cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Disabled self closing mechanism.
Basic/35B-03-4
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
High priority/41-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Also microwave, oven.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover. Middle of kitchen.
Basic/29-18-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of dusty ice machine. Moved by manager
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
May 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in unused reach in cooler in kitchen opposite cook line grill. 4 live roaches on floor under unused reach in cooler in kitchen opposite cook line grill. 3 live roaches on floor at bar. 6 live roaches on floor under drinks cooler opposite walk in cooler.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired Certified Food Manager certification MANUEL JOURDAIN 10/8/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta made 2 days ago not date marked. Walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 20 dead roaches in sticky roach trap on floor behind unused reach in cooler in kitchen opposite cook line grill. Approximately 10 dead roaches in sticky trap on floor at bar.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches In unused reach in cooler in kitchen opposite cook line grill. Approximately 25 dead roaches on floor under unused reach in cooler in kitchen opposite cook line grill. 3 dead roaches on top of unused reach in cooler in kitchen opposite cookhouse grill. 10 dead roaches on floor under drinks cooler opposite walk in cooler.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at kitchen behind unused cooler.
Basic/29-18-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor behind cook line equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup dives of fryers. Soiled interior of unused reach in cooler opposite cook line grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door with self closing mechanism disabled.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. MANUEL JORDAN 10/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Per Person In Charge. Service Company coming tomorrow.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And oven handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor. Moved by manager.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism disabled. Rear exit door.
Basic/35B-03-4
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop/ wastewater dumped outside rear exit
High priority/28-14-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Layout does not reflect existing plans dated 11/19/20 Ice machine removed. Bar layout different. Three compartment sink added. Prep sinks removed.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Missing self closing mechanism on frontline restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed )
Basic/36-37-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible )
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked and damaged floor tiles at base of frontline Hand wash sink.
Basic/36-17-5
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has no adequate mop sink. Existing mop sink has multiple, about 16, large holes in sink.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism disabled. Rear door.
Basic/35B-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.