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NEWKS EATERY

676 W 23 ST, Panama City FL 32405 · 850-640-0186

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats170
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1304559
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo soup area: shredded cheese 52F/55F. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided form for written plan. Per manager cheese out less than 4 hours, voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Salad reach-in cooler with sliding door has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of salad sliding door reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Plastic ice paddle has dark scratch marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded paddle at time of inspection.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in cold side sandwich station.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator properly secured during inspection.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro pans wet stacked on dish dryer rack in dish washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in women's bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo soup area: shredded cheese 52F/55F. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided form for written plan. Per manager cheese out less than 4 hours, voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Tested at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2024 · Chlorine tested at 0 ppm. Repair company waiting on parts to fix machine. Establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing until machine is fixed. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 25, 2024 · Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Per manager, waiting on parts. Establishment sanitizing in three compartment sink until machine is repaired. Admin Complaint
Apr 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Tested at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2024 · Chlorine tested at 0 ppm. Repair company waiting on parts to fix machine. Establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing until machine is fixed. Time Extended
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of windex not labeled. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in dish pit.
Intermediate/31B-05-4

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