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Newks Eatery

676 W 23 St, Panama City, FL 32405
American
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Newks Eatery has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. 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 two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up six times.

Among Panama City restaurants, the typical score is 83; Newks Eatery is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. Tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Plastic ice paddle has dark scratch marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded paddle at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in cold side sandwich station.
29-49-6
78
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro pans wet stacked on dish dryer rack in dish washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator properly secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
86
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
82
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Tested at 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Chlorine tested at 0 ppm. Repair company waiting on parts to fix machine. Establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing until machine is fixed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Per manager, waiting on parts. Establishment sanitizing in three compartment sink until machine is repaired. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Tested at 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Chlorine tested at 0 ppm. Repair company waiting on parts to fix machine. Establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing until machine is fixed. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 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. Tested at 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of windex not labeled. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 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. Tested at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in dish pit.
31B-05-4
78
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. Tested at 0ppm, manager states, machine needs new part. Establishment to use three compartment sink until fixed.
22-41-4
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. Salads, chicken salad, pimento cheese, sandwiches and deserts in self service reach in cooler.
02D-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newks Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newks Eatery on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newks Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Newks Eatery.

How does Newks Eatery compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Newks Eatery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Newks Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Newks Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Newks 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 Newks Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Newks Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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