Newk's Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Newk's Eatery has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards large white in clean dish area with staining. Person in charge discarded during inspection. Yellow debris buildup observed on interior of main ice machine chute. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Progress has been made in the cleaning of the ice machine chute, still some buildup observed at callback. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager on duty with CFM training expired 3.2025. Also, other manager on duty who has been a manager for 60 days with no proof of CFM. Person in charge states has class scheduled. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease accumulation. Person in charge provided invoice dated 10.2025. Cabinet under soda dispenser with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Progress has been made in the cleaning of the hood filters and cabinet at time of callback, still some debris buildup observed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
78
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm event after priming. Person in charge will utilize triple sink set up during inspection at 50ppm chlorine until unit is serviced. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed handle used for customer self service of lemons stored with handle in direct contact with lemons. Person in charge discarded lemons.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, salmon, roasted garlic in self service reach in cooler at 53-57F. Person in charge provided temperature log indicating that items have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Moved all time/temperature control for safety items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Cheese shredded cheddar used as garnish and held on time with no time marking. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner stored with bag in box soda on back shelf. Person in charge over to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager on duty with CFM training expired 3.2025. Also, other manager on duty who has been a manager for 60 days with no proof of CFM. Person in charge states has class scheduled. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards large white in clean dish area with staining. Person in charge discarded during inspection. Yellow debris buildup observed on interior of main ice machine chute. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over salad hand wash sink and over single service items shelving in back kitchen with dust accumulated. Also, ceiling and walls in walk in cooler with dust accumulated around fan. Also, wall at dishmachine soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several stored items wet nesting in clean dishware area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed handle used for customer self service of lemons stored with handle in direct contact with lemons. Person in charge discarded lemons.
08B-19-4
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. Observed grab and go items missing address of establishment on packaging. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease accumulation. Person in charge provided invoice dated 10.2025. Cabinet under soda dispenser with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lid at front counter area stored on the floor. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets set up at 0ppm. Utilizing quatanery ammonium. Checked out of wall dispenser still testing at 0ppm. Will call for service. Set up buckets with 50ppm chlorine until dispenser can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
27
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Roasted garlic date marked 7/24 in reach in cooler.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small sides ice well ranch, noodles at 50-60F. In three door cooler opposite salad line lettuce at 50F. Person in charge states had out of unit. Person in charge states have been in unit less than 2 hours, moved to walk in cooler. Cheese in sandwich line, salmon in sandwich line 45-47F. Items stored above fill line. Person in charge removed excess. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster soup in hot well at 125-130F. Person in charge removed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on the incorrect side of splitter, needs to be added to non chemical side.
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects around drain by thermolyzer.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler sheet tray of raw steak stored over prepped deli meat. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager on duty with CFM expired 3.2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at makelines, at clean dishware area with staining, grooving.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge unable to provide written plan for items held on time. Person in charge printed and filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food handler certificates missing date of birth. Person in charge added during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza rollers with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several dry goods observed with to go containers used as scoops with no handle. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple items in clean dishware area wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in back kitchen by back door missing, person in charge states was due to leak. Also, observed hole in wall at dishmachine area. Also, observed debris buildup on floor under ice machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several clean dishware items missing edges.
14-38-4
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. Several service entrees in dining room missing address of establishment. Person in charge states labels are on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of sandwich reach in cooler.
29-49-6
19
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad stored above ice fill line at 47F. Person in charge removed excess. Retemped at 43F by end of inspection. **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. Items held on time placed out at 2:30pm per person in charge, not time marked to reflect new time. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich toaster with debris buildup on grate.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans wet nesting at clean dishware area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall where triple sink meets right sided wall with mold like substance observed at sealant. Also, vent in kitchen near ice machine with debris buildup. Corner of wall by back door damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing from left side of dumpster. Also, bagged trash on ground in dumpster enclosure.
33-15-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on multiple clean dishware items.
16-46-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in clean dishware area with grooving.
14-09-4
52
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In several reach in coolers and ice well at front kitchen deli meat, cheese, shrimp, deli meat, cheese, cheese 45-51F. Items were held above fill line, stored outside of unit per person in charge for less than 4 hours. Moved to walk in cooler, removed excess. In walk in cooler chicken, onions, chicken salad 47-50F person in charge stares had door open for approximately 1 hour for delivery. Items out of temperature are closest to door, person in charge moved further into unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: In ice well cheese, deli meat at 46-51F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 2 hours. Items stored above ice line. Person in charge moved to unit below. Also, in walk in cooler chicken and cut lettuce at 45F. Items stored closest to door. Person in charge moved back further into unit. Other items in unit holding 39F. Person in charge called to have curtain installed during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: In make line chicken salad, deli meat at 44-47F. Items stored above fill line. Person in charge removed excess. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In several reach in coolers and ice well at front kitchen deli meat, cheese, shrimp, deli meat, cheese, cheese 45-51F. Items were held above fill line, stored outside of unit per person in charge for less than 4 hours. Moved to walk in cooler, removed excess. In walk in cooler chicken, onions, chicken salad 47-50F person in charge stares had door open for approximately 1 hour for delivery. Items out of temperature are closest to door, person in charge moved further into unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: In ice well cheese, deli meat at 46-51F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 2 hours. Items stored above ice line. Person in charge moved to unit below. Also, in walk in cooler chicken and cut lettuce at 45F. Items stored closest to door. Person in charge moved back further into unit. Other items in unit holding 39F. Person in charge called to have curtain installed during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishware at dishmachine, then handle clean dishware without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In several reach in coolers and ice well at front kitchen deli meat, cheese, shrimp, deli meat, cheese, cheese 45-51F. Items were held above fill line, stored outside of unit per person in charge for less than 4 hours. Moved to walk in cooler, removed excess. In walk in cooler chicken, onions, chicken salad 47-50F person in charge stares had door open for approximately 1 hour for delivery. Items out of temperature are closest to door, person in charge moved further into unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape on walk in cooler door handle.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers in clean dishware storage wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed wall behind dishmachine with mold like substance buildup. Also, debris buildup observed on floor under triple sink and dishmachine.
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in walk in cooler damaged. Missing piece.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chutes at dining room with mold like substance buildup. Also, mold like substance observed at gaskets of sandwich prep cooler.
23-03-4
50
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at incorrect location at mop sink, needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed several in use garnish containers missing edges, pieces.
14-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime buildup observed in dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishmachine trays with debris buildup. Also, exterior handles on lowboy coolers at sandwich station with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Chafing dishes not inverted on top shelf in kitchen. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in warewashing area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from conveyor oven. Operator stated tomatoes were placed in top of cooler this morning prior to opening. Operator removed sliced tomatoes and placed in walk-in cooler to chill. Retemped at end of inspection at 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter. Vacuum breaker installed on incorrect side of splitter. Discussed with operator.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at large ice machine and metal deflector plate in ice machine soiled. Operator started cleaning during this inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to warewashing area unable to properly air dry. Operator separated pans to air dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Red handled spatula on cook line has melted handle
14-10-4
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 grab and go containers at front cooler in dining area missing address of establishment that prepared/ packaged foods. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
47
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at sandwich making station and pizza making station soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting boards on clean storage shelf stained. Also, ice chute on right at self dispensing soda machine in dining area slightly soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Multiple employees food safety training certificates expired. (Amy, Erika, Journell)
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf to the left of dishwashing machine and also some on clean storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler behind front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter near hand wash sink leading into back kitchen area. Operator removed towel to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Newk's Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Newk's Eatery on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 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 seven 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 78 out of 100, which is higher than 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 six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Newk's Eatery 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 Newk's Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Newk's Eatery is inspected around four times per year on average.
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