SILOU RESTAURANT
409 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD NE, Winter Haven FL 33881 · 863-269-5654
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026020204 | Mar 16, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed for laundry only chlorine bleach. Employee purchased proper chlorine for sanitation.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 tiles missing in dining area.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed clean pots and pans stored outdoors, informed manager to wash rinse and sanitize and store indoors.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and fish over produce in 2-door upright unit at front counter, employee moved produce.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen, employee replenished paper towels.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose faucet handles at 3-compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe. Observed under 3-compartment sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/02/2025
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper cups in hand sink, employee removed paper cups from sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished soap.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap at hand sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Employee removed Single service containers stored on floor in kitchen.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.