JUN 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SILA'S MEDITERRANEAN.
BEAT. 40/100
3112 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE FRONT PREP SALAD COOLER. HUMMUS 48.5F, GOAT CHEESE 49.9F, VEGETABLE SALAD 48.8F, GARBANZO SALAD 49.4F, AND EGGPLANT SALAD 46.9F. INSTRCUTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD VALUE OF $120. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AT 52.2F. COOLER WAS USED TO STORED TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TEMPERATURE 41.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MAY NOT USE COOLER UNTIL IS REPAIR AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR OF THE KITCHEN AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLUTTER UNIFORM BOXES, PEPSI SMALL REFRIGERATOR INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2024
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD/LITTER ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA BY DATE OF REINSPECTION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
AUG 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 21
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE ,INSTRUCTED TO RENEW
AUG 172023FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2023
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD STORED INSIDE THE FRONT CASES IN DINING AREA, MUST HAVE IDENTIFICATION WITH COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. WE OBSERVED A GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2"AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR,REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST INSECTS ENTRY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
WE OBSERVED ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH STROLLING IN DINING AREA UNDER DINING TABLE ALSO IN AND OUT FROM THE OPENING OF BASEBOARD.ALSO OBSERVED THREE LIVE FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA AND TWO FLIES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATE FOOD AND ITEMS.REMOVE AND PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FAUCET NECK AT HANDWASHING SINK IS LEAKING ,REPAIR ISSUE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
WE OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLE BACKING UP FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK TO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT,AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS OIL SPILLAGE ON GROUND SURROUNDING OIL CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEAL OPENING AT BASEBOARD BASE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE ,INSTRUCTED TO RENEW
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JAN 262023FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2023
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED(RICE CHICKEN ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-.012, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME DRY FOOD INSTORAGE AND COOLERS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COLLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-21,REPORT#2528528 #38) 6-202.16: OBSERVED FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST INSTALL A TIGHT-FITTING RODENT-PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. #53)5-501.17: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE WASHROOMS. #55)6-501.114: ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO WALKWAY TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
AUG 252021PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2021
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST INSTALL A TIGHT-FITTING RODENT-PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO WALKWAY TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED RAW WOOD AT THE BACKSPLASH OF THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
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