NEWK'S EATERY
14964 MAX LEGGETT PKWY #408, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-751-1261
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Cut lettuce at front counter held utilizing time as public health control missing product time tracking. Operator printed label for container.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf over three compartment sink, comet bath cleaner container stored over clean containers on drain boards. Operator relocated the chemical to the proper storage location.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf of warewashing area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at front counter area with rust pitting the surface of interior shelves.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink by bulk ice bin has leak from u-bend after running the water. Per employee called for maintenance. Placed bucket under pipe to catch water leaking.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored inside mop sink.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area on lower shelf, slicer has food debris on blade. Operator moved to be washed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen area, ice machine interior has build up on top plate.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area, cell phone laying on open box of gloves. Operator moved phone.
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. Grab and go items missing address. Manager had employee put address labels on all items.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In prep area, sanitizer bucket stored over prep table/sink. Operator moved to lower shelf.
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); bagged chicken (50F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated she took temperatures in walk-in cooler at 11am, all items 41f or below. Walk-in cooler opened for prep/lunch volume. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At back kitchen area, crate of hand soap bottles stored over bag-in-box sodas. Operator moved soap.
Equipment in poor repair. At prep area, large scale has rusted base and cracked face plate.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At prep area, top plate in microwave interior has encrusted debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In prep area, one light fixture missing cover.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection 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. At middle line in top section of flip top reach-in cooler, pasta (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding). Items prepped in individual cups 20 minutes prior. Cups stacked above chill line. Manager moved items to 3 door reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, slicer blade has food debris. Manager moved to be washed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At prep area, towel dispenser not dispensing. Manager made towels accessible.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, interior of ice machine at top,plate and side have black stains. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At back kitchen prep area, can of artichoke hearts dented at lid area. Operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Spitter at mop sink missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At entrance to don't kitchen area, ice bucket cart blocking handwash sink. Operator moved. Also, at front counter area, pack of bread stored in handwash sink. Operator removed.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. At back kitchen prep area, can of artichoke hearts dented at lid area. Operator discarded.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At prep area, employee biscuit stored on top of microwave. Operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In back kitchen, exterior of ice machine door has black mold-like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean dish shelves, multiple containers have residue from labels.
Apr 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) tested twice.; Operator primed and ran dish washer a couple more times. Retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In under counter reach-in cooler at make station, pasta salad (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated pasta moved from walk-in cooler recently. Moved to walk-in cooler, lid off to rapidly cool.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine has build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area, employee drink on storage shelf above prep table. Employee discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in front prep area with no hair protection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying. Operator moved to air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. At prep area, dry storage shelves have rusting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dish area, standing water in walkway.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple large plastic lids have cracked/chipped edge.
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. At self service coolers at cashier stands, multiple items missing address. Operator had employee put address stickers on all items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At dish area, exterior of plastic and metal pans have food debris. Moved to be washed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In prep area, large plastic togo lids on top shelf not inverted. Operator inverted.
Aug 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple food items stored on table in middle of dining area are not protected. Items removed from dining area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, two pans of chicken salad prepared yesterday and stored overnight 44F. Chicken salad discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, two pans of chicken salad prepared yesterday and stored overnight 44F. Chicken salad discarded. In walk in cooler, pan of steak 48F. Steak pulled out of walk in cooler and placed in prep area 30 minutes prior. Steak placed back into walk in cooler to cool.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds multiple items on time but does not have a written procedure. Inspector emailed Time as Public Health Control Paperwork.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in back prep area of kitchen. Drink discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Manager removed pans to be washed again.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple plastic handles for reach in cooler drawers in front kitchen are cracked/broken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area. Manager states maintenance company has been contacted to repair lines in walls.
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 items in self service coolers and at cashier stand are missing pieces of information.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in back prep area. Towel removed.
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.