NEWK'S EATERY
4041 PLAZA BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.559.5111
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
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. Observed a written plan nor kit was available for review. A poster was emailed.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked by serving tray sitting on it. Operator removed tray.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bins wet nesting on storage rack near three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of back exterior door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Back hood filters over grill soiled with grease accumulation. Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on bins stored on rack just past entrance to back of house. Operator removed for cleaning.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : a gap at the base of the back door when it is fully closed. Someone has been contacted to repair the door and threshold area, to create a seal.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : in the walk-in cooler: lids for the pickle buckets had an accumulation of food spills. Staff had these clean before the inspection was finished.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the flip top make table to the right of the conveyor oven: Rolled roast beef 46°, rolled ham 47°, slice cheese 45°. All items then had an ice bag added.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : 6 hour canned sterno stored over to go platters, by the office. The sterno was moved to the bottom shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the top of the dish wash machine with an accumulation of damp debris.
No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the Fire extinguisher by the soda is in the red zone.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in house one the cook line by the conveyor oven, in the right flip top make table, Sliced ham 46°, roast beef 45°. ALSO, on the right side of the conveyor, chicken at 48°. All items placed on metal pans and placed in the coldest reach-in cooler. All portioned meat was above the chill fill line/above the cooling point of the unit. Temperatures below the fill line were in compliance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the tea nozzle by the left entrance has build up in the cone.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : employee drink stored on the first prep table in the kitchen. This was moved to the bottom shelf.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : a gap at the back door when fully closed.
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Warning 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the cook line flip top reach-in cooler: rolled prepped turkey, 47°. This was after stocking today, the meat was above the chill fill line. This was iced down and dropped to 45° in 11 minutes. This will remain iced.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzles by the secondary door have buildup in the spout.
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. Observed: lack of any proof of employee training.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: the back door has a gap at the bottom when the door is closed.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Eco lab sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm when tested with an eco lab test strip. When fresh solution was pulled, 700 ppm were noted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not available for review,
Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the gasket for chemicals on top of the dish wash machine is compromised and leaking chemical and water on the machine. Eco lab is aware and has ordered a new one.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the back door has a gap at the bottom when fully closed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed both soda machines have an ice activator that is soiled. Grey Y.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the cutting board by the bacon has deep cuts and stained. ALSO, prep make tables with stained boards. ALSO, sweet tea nozzles(and Splenda) have build up.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: 6 staff with food, no Certified Food Manager on site.
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. Observed some certifications for current staff expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on a prep table with ham. This was moved below.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a sweater and employee to go food on the back prep table with portioned sliced ham. These were removed.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw at 44F in the front line reach-in cooler.
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. Observed a written plan nor kit was available for review. A poster was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in the front line prep area with stains. ALSO, the tea urn nozzles have build up.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed the sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in the prep area.
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