THE WORKS BISTRO

Name: THE WORKS BISTRO
Address: 12169 S WILLIAMS ST, DUNNELLON, FL, 34432, US
Rating: 83.6

12169 S WILLIAMS ST, DUNNELLON, FL 34432

License #5201923

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83.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE WORKS BISTRO in DUNNELLON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 23, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 14 minor.

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[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.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old label left on pan stored on clean dish rack.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One cracked plastic pan stored on clean dishes rack.
[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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease.
[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.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground behind dumpster.
[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.

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