NEWCITY BISTRO
124 NORTH FOURTH STREET SUITE 1700, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 321-363-0268
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator resolved the delinquent license, inspector updated IPAD and license is current
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. - hummus bought from farmers market from a vendor with no commercial packaging license
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. - hummus bought from farmers market from a vendor with no commercial packaging license
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior ice machine
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - smoked salmon. Operator put asterisks on all menus
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over washed spinach at upright cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink near triple sink storing glass bottle
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - poached eggs
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - below triple sink
Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at cookline. Chef dried hands using wiping cloth
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked ground beef date marked 3/09 (47F - Cold Holding); - salsa date marked 3/8 (45F - Cold Holding) - marinara date marked 3/11 (47F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at cookline. Chef dried hands using wiping cloth
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - vacuum sealed smoke salmon
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH IN COOLER: - tomato paste (52F - Cold Holding); - mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding); - chorizo (52F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Mar 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For the mussels
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For the Mussels
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per operator soup is held for four hours and discarded afterwards. Emailed operator time plan
Mar 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For the mussels
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For the Mussels
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator hand out
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per operator soup is held for four hours and discarded afterwards. Emailed operator time plan
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For the mussels
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For the Mussels
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator hand out
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per operator soup is held for four hours and discarded afterwards. Emailed operator time plan
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink stored on clean dish storage rack
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. 0PPM. Operator replaced the sanitizer
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator resolved the delinquent license, inspector updated IPAD and license is current
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.