Sila's Mediterranean
3112 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Restaurant ZIP 60657 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 1, 2026
Sila's Mediterranean was last inspected on September 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
September 1, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler in rear broken threshold instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet in toilet room loose instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout rear of the kitchen and rear food storage area. Must be elevated from the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates for product elevation. Must use approved shelving.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide cover waste receptacle and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor drains throughout food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Expired allergen certificate on site ,instructed to renew
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Food stored inside the front cases in dining area, must have identification with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic crates for elevate food and items.remove and provide a raised shelf.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Faucet neck at handwashing sink is leaking ,repair issue.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained.excess oil spillage on ground surrounding oil container. Clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Seal opening at baseboard base throughout the premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Expired allergen certificate on site ,instructed to renew
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must provide label with a common name dry food instorage and coolers
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered waste receptacle for the washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All items stored on the rear patio walkway to the outside garbage container must be removed from the premises to prevent rodent harboring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted raw wood at the backsplash of the dish hand washing sink. Must seal to be non-absorbent, smooth, and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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License · Not Ready
No violations
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