Newk's Express Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Newk's Express Cafe has 10 inspections in the public record. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
86
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pimento cheese 50, chicken 49, Iced during inspection . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
29-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
74
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 59°F, pimento cheese 64 °F, Less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Croutons , cheese and cucumbers.
08B-04-4
78
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen.
36-64-5
78
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 48, potato salad 52, less than 4 hours per operator , cooler was off, turned on during inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Mold kill stored above cleaned lids for lexan pans.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance around dishwasher.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
55
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw at 45°, in walk-in. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in at 50°, freezer door opened and brought to 45° during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
70
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can artichokes, #10 can marinara.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing towel.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler /shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Wall by dishwasher.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on foodservice counter.
40-06-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Newk's Express Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Newk's Express Cafe on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Newk's Express Cafe?
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 Express Cafe.
How does Newk's Express Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Newk's Express Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Newk's Express Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Newk's Express Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Newk's Express Cafe 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 Express Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Newk's Express Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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