Works Bistro in Dunnellon
Last inspected:
12169 S Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432Works Bistro in Dunnellon has accumulated 225 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated administrative complaints, with five separate enforcement actions triggered between 2021 and 2025. Top violations involve hand washing procedures, premises cleanliness, and utensil sanitation. A fire safety inspection in 2025 noted a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone at the kitchen entrance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Works Bistro in Dunnellon: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
8
violations / inspection
8 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Marion County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Works Bistro in Dunnellon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher at kitchen entrance.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Works Bistro in Dunnellon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections24 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 16 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Works Bistro in Dunnellon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Works Bistro in Dunnellon last inspected?
- Works Bistro in Dunnellon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 23, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Works Bistro in Dunnellon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Works Bistro in Dunnellon are: Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Works Bistro in Dunnellon had?
- Works Bistro in Dunnellon has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Works Bistro in Dunnellon find?
- Works Bistro in Dunnellon was most recently inspected on December 23, 2025 with 17 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Works Bistro in Dunnellon ever been shut down?
- No, Works Bistro in Dunnellon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Works Bistro in Dunnellon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Works Bistro in Dunnellon has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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