NEWK'S EATERY
6025 BUTLER POINT RD #102-103, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-647-5964
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator tried to work on it during inspection but was unsuccessful. Operator calling to have serviced.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drain cover stored in back hand wash sink by back door. Person in charge removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 12/1 per person in charge marked with old label in walk in cooler. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several items in clean dish ware storage area wet nesting.
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vent over ice machine with debris buildup. Wall at dishmachine with mold like substance buildup.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in direct contact with noodles in make line reach in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on multiple containers in clean dishware storage area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados being cut directly out of the box without being washed. Person in charge had employee begin washing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Several make line reach in cooler with standing water in the bottom of units.
Jul 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Roasted garlic dated 6/30 in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bow tie pasta held on salad line at 49F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler holding temperature.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several clean dishware items wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed at floor by back door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed two, three door reach in coolers at front line with standing water in the bottom of the units.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed two mattresses stored in shared garbage enclosure.
Jan 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At salad line, chicken, deli meat at 45-47F. Items stored above ice fill line. Person in charge added ice to items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at back hand wash sink by back door. Person in charge provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds soup toppings, lettuce, sour cream on 4 hour time control. Person in charge unable to provide procedure paperwork during inspection. Provided division handout during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several items wet nesting at clean dish area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage observed on ground of shared dumpster pad.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza hood filter with debris buildup. Soda plates in dining room especially right side with debris buildup. Cabinets in dining room under soda dispensers with debris buildup.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed soup well leaking into catch bucket during inspection. Person in charge states has work order in for unit.
Jul 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sandwich and pizza fliptop deli meat, deli meat, salmon 47-48F. Items store above fill line. Person in charge began removing excess. Also, in 4 door lowboy at front counter, cheese at 48F. Person in charge states unit has been open and items out for stocking. Ambient temperature of unit got down to 44F from 50F during inspection. Person in charge will monitor.
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Dishmachine giving warning on screen about sanitizer during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink to sanitize until unit can be serviced.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher at dishmachine handle dirty dishes, then handle clean dishes without hand wash in between. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Diced eggs in walk in cooler dated 7/1.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sandwich and pizza fliptop deli meat, deli meat, salmon 47-48F. Items store above fill line. Person in charge began removing excess. Also, in 4 door lowboy at front counter, cheese at 48F. Person in charge states unit has been open and items out for stocking. Ambient temperature of unit got down to 44F from 50F during inspection. Person in charge will monitor.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed multiple employees with copies of training certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on vent in kitchen by ice machine. Also, observed standing water on floor in kitchen person in charge began cleaning.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple dishes wet nesting at clean dish area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several containers in use with cracked edges, missing pieces. Person in charge replaced during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with debris buildup. Also, exterior of units where door meets exterior of cooler with debris buildup. Also, mold like substance buildup on soda plates on left sided self service soda dispenser in dining room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean dishware items with old label residue.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in front counter 4 door reach in cooler. Also, observed standing water at pizza make reach in cooler.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection 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 identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Garlic oil made with roasted garlic held on time marked with prep sticker, not time sticker. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Lid for bulk lettuce with breaks around edges.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser at pizza line in kitchen and at back door not functioning. Person in charge provided towels.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering pans on top shelf in kitchen not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single use to go cups. Operator removed cleaner to properly store.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit avaible for the use of smartpower at warewashing machine. Operator stated she will contact Ecolab for strips.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator tried to work on it during inspection but was unsuccessful. Operator calling to have serviced.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from large ice machine unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on far left door of reach-in cooler at pizza making station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink in warewashing area leaking.
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