Silou Restaurant

409 Martin Luther King Blvd Ne, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Silou Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Silou Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Winter Haven average of 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
50-17-3
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**
22-48-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 tiles missing in dining area.
36-36-4
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.
24-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
64
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen, employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed under 3-compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose faucet handles at 3-compartment sink.
29-08-4
70
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/02/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
64
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Employee removed Single service containers stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
May 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silou Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silou Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silou Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Silou Restaurant.

How does Silou Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Silou Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Silou Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Silou Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Silou Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Silou Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.