Newk's Eatery
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Newk's Eatery stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Newk's Eatery's latest score is in line with the Jacksonville average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area on lower shelf, slicer has food debris on blade. Operator moved to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen area, ice machine interior has build up on top plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area, cell phone laying on open box of gloves. Operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items missing address. Manager had employee put address labels on all items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In prep area, sanitizer bucket stored over prep table/sink. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
74
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); bagged chicken (50F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated she took temperatures in walk-in cooler at 11am, all items 41f or below. Walk-in cooler opened for prep/lunch volume. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At back kitchen area, crate of hand soap bottles stored over bag-in-box sodas. Operator moved soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At prep area, top plate in microwave interior has encrusted debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In prep area, one light fixture missing cover.
38-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At prep area, large scale has rusted base and cracked face plate.
14-11-5
64
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At middle line in top section of flip top reach-in cooler, pasta (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding). Items prepped in individual cups 20 minutes prior. Cups stacked above chill line. Manager moved items to 3 door reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, slicer blade has food debris. Manager moved to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At prep area, towel dispenser not dispensing. Manager made towels accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, interior of ice machine at top,plate and side have black stains. Operator had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Spitter at mop sink missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At back kitchen prep area, can of artichoke hearts dented at lid area. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At entrance to don't kitchen area, ice bucket cart blocking handwash sink. Operator moved. Also, at front counter area, pack of bread stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. At back kitchen prep area, can of artichoke hearts dented at lid area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At prep area, employee biscuit stored on top of microwave. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In back kitchen, exterior of ice machine door has black mold-like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean dish shelves, multiple containers have residue from labels.
16-46-4
55
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm, manager ran dish machine multiple times and could not get sanitizer to register, triple sink already set up next to dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Multiple bowls, utensils, and plates ran through dish machine reading 0ppm, employees began sanitize items at triple sink **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in top section of reach in cooler on make line, per manager both items have been in cooler less then 3 hours, both items moved to walk in freezer, both items retemp below 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Missing time markings for cooked garlic cloves at customer self service area in dining area, manager placed markings on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding salad mixes, cooked garlic, and shredded cheese on time but does not have any written procedures.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - 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. One expired **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing address label on cakes at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under rack next to dish machine. Under large ice machine in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
39
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. When first tested, dish machine 0ppm. Manager primed sanitizer and tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
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. Dishwasher in dish area rinsing/scrubbing soiled plates and immediately handled clean utensils from dish machine. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in prep area of kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bag of portioned chicken stored in flip top cooler on sandwich make line 53F. Chicken placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Chicken moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by pizza area as evidenced by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment use DDBSA/Lactic Acid as sanitizer but does not have the correct test strips. Manager states that establishment has reached out to company that supplies chemicals. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cheese held near soup station on time has no written procedure in place. Inspector emailed paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - 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. One employee working today.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing red chemical cleaner stored on chemical rack in back kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through out back kitchen. Manager states ice machine is not working correctly, leaking water on floor and maintenance on site is fixing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups on floor by register in dining area. Cups moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items stored in grab and go coolers are missing the establishment address on container. Manager states labels just received and is in process of labeling items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee black jacket on dry storage shelf by to go items. Employee phone on prep table in back prep area. All items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic black spoon in tortilla strips by soup area. Spoon removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bag in box rack in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Newk's Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Newk's Eatery on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Newk's Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Newk's Eatery.
How does Newk's Eatery compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Newk's Eatery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Newk's Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Newk's Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Newk's Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Newk's Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Newk's Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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