WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025
Overview
Wayla on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 26 points as of 2025. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant received one Grade A, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F...
May 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination d...
GRADE A
Apr 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Jun 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed...
Jun 22, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
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WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA last inspected?
- WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA was last inspected on October 6, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA's current health grade?
- WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA had?
- WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA has 5 health inspections on record from June 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA was 37 points on June 22, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA ever received a Grade C?
- No. WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.