Winter Haven, Polk County

SILOU RESTAURANT

409 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-48-5

Detail 24441102

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. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 24441099

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026

36-36-4

Detail 24441101

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 tiles missing in dining area.

24-24-4

Detail 24441100

Basic - 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.

36-73-4

Detail 24441103

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24120707

High Priority - 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 . Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24120706

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen, employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24120704

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose faucet handles at 3-compartment sink.

29-11-4

Detail 24120705

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed under 3-compartment sink.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23779491

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/02/2025 Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23779489

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper cups in hand sink, employee removed paper cups from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23779492

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23779490

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 23530073

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: No proof on site for documentation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23530074

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: No proof approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 23376036

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23376038

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23376037

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23376039

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Employee removed Single service containers stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

May 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.