THE WORKS BISTRO

Name: THE WORKS BISTRO
Address: 12169 S WILLIAMS ST, DUNNELLON, FL, 34432, US
Rating: 85.5

12169 S WILLIAMS ST, DUNNELLON, FL 34432

License #5201923

🍽️ American ℹ️

85.5 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

December 23, 2025 · 17 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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THE WORKS BISTRO in DUNNELLON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 23, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 23, 2025 shows 17 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 10 minor.

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[21-17-4] Clean linens stored on floor. Bag containing clean wiping cloths stored directly on floor in storage closet located in dining area. Manager placed the wiping cloths on a shelf during this inspection.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table at cookline, beside clean dishes. Manager removed the cup from the table during this inspection.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One cracked plastic pan stored on clean dishes rack.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Several containers of cooking oil stored directly on floor in kitchen. Manager removed the oil from the floor during this inspection.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground behind dumpster.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Hole in wall below handwash sink in prep area. 2. Hole in wall around wires near cookline.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old label left on pan stored on clean dish rack.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. 1. Box containing single-use utensils stored directly on floor in storage closet located in dining area. 2. Several rolls of paper towels stored directly on floor in storage closet located in dining area. Manager removed both items from the floor during this inspection.
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. 1. Screwdriver stored on shelf directly above cake inside walk-in cooler. 2. Screwdriver stored on shelf above prep table in back of kitchen. Manager removed all tools during this inspection.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened box containing frozen raw beef stored on shelf above bags of frozen fries inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing "Goo Gone" stored on prep table in back of kitchen, near food and clean dishes. Employee removed the chemical from the table during this inspection.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on wall in maintenance room near employee break area.
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of manager certification for manager, Lisa W. This manager has been employed since the restaurant opened in May 2025.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by cooking oil containers and bucket down inside sink. Manager unblocked the handwash sink during this inspection.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for employee S. Carver. This employee signed the health reporting agreement on 08/20/2025.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One photocopy of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler card for employee, A. Dawson.