CITY WORKS EATERY AND POUR HOUSE
1486 EAST BUENA VISTA DR, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · 407 801 3730
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insects in the kitchen on the expo and one in the main bar area. Called Supervisor on duty Madeline next unannounced inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked pimento cheese 45°f stored on the top panel reach in cooler on cook line, stored less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product, Chef discarded at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting soiled has black discoloration left on the surface, recommend to replace or resurface.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not properly stored must be inverted located behind the outside bar.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at outside bar
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean lexons in dish room
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Grilled picks on pantry station
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of raw chicken 44°f stored in Fry station, bbq chicken 44-45°f stored in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill chicken in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of mash potatoes 121°stored on steam table, recommend to reheat to 165°f rechecked @1pm reheated product 167°f
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom of reach in cooler located on cook line.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket of sanitizer stored with plastic spoons on the expo line. Chef removed at time of inspection
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk stored in cooler overnight not date marked. (Expo line)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green and blue cutting boards soiled has black discoloration on the surface used for salads. Pantry area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Romero Gonzalo (cook) expired 4/12/2024 per Chef Corey will notify company. Will checked employee food handlers training next routine inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water and soda in the prep area. on the counter in the prep kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food wearing watch while preparing peppers. Explain to General Manager
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portions cups homemade salsa and ketchup on the expo line wearing no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic pans stacked on the storage shelve in the dish machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old trash and debris on the dining room floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the counter near expo line and the chairs in the dining room.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic spoons on the expo line.
Stored food not covered. Observed baked beans uncovered inside walk in cooler.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grills of panini press heavily soiled on cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle and on cart on cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Temperature picks by grill
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insects in the kitchen on the expo and one in the main bar area. Called Supervisor on duty Madeline next unannounced inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed five white cutting boards has red stains left on the surface located on Cook line.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old cheese and salad stuck to clean bowls on the expo line,Manager removed.
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed energy drink stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line.
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