Chef Neil's Bistro

1612 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884

French

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Chef Neil's Bistro, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Haven restaurant scores 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler door. On the front counter.

23-03-4

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind the front counter in front of the ice machine.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food.

13-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of the upright refrigerator in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed pork from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on single services to go cups. Operator removed hat. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at the top of the reach in front storage food area **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation grease/food debris. In back kitchen.

22-08-4

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flat top reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. In the kitchen.

14-33-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Neil's Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Neil's Bistro on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Neil's Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chef Neil's Bistro.

How does Chef Neil's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Chef Neil's Bistro most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Chef Neil's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef Neil's Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chef Neil's Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chef Neil's Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Neil's Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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