THE WORKS BISTRO
12169 S WILLIAMS ST · DUNNELLON · Marion County · FL 34432
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
53A-04-6Intermediate – 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-09-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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-09-4Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
21-17-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One cracked plastic pan stored on clean dishes rack.
08B-38-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground behind dumpster.
36-24-5Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old label left on pan stored on clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:28 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.