City Works Eatery and Pour House
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, City Works Eatery and Pour House has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Lake Buena Vista average 87, so City Works Eatery and Pour House trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom of reach in cooler located on cook line.
22-16-4
70
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
43
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grills of panini press heavily soiled on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle and on cart on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Temperature picks by grill
25-06-4
82
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old cheese and salad stuck to clean bowls on the expo line,Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near dry storage shelves Recommend to notify current pest control service to treat the specific area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of lemons stored on top of the hand wash sink located behind the main bar, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board stored in the prep counter in salad area.
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed blue transport cart cracked in the center used for food items. Employee discarded transport cart. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed romaine lettuce cut prior to washing.
08B-39-4
67
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer touching soiled dishes also clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands in between spoke to Chef concerning the problem.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near beer taps behind the main bars, recommend to notify current pest control service. Supervisor on Duty Savitri notify will be next routine inspection.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked on the plastic containers used for chicken wings located in the walk in cooler.
14-16-4
Intermediate - 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 package of cheddar cheese not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled stored on the prep counter.( cook line)
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed top panel interior ice machine has black mold like growth on the surface. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed take out containers stored on shelve next to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the salamander has terrible grease accumulation, charcoal also on the flat grills, fryers in the back has black old grease dried on the surface, recommend Chef to clean more often.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pipes has leaking grease accumulation behind the grill on the cook line, recommend Chef to clean more often.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler used for ribs on the cook line.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Works Eatery and Pour House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Works Eatery and Pour House on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Works Eatery and Pour House?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City Works Eatery and Pour House.
How does City Works Eatery and Pour House compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
City Works Eatery and Pour House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has City Works Eatery and Pour House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City Works Eatery and Pour House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at City Works Eatery and Pour House 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 City Works Eatery and Pour House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Works Eatery and Pour House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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