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NEWKS EATERY

1400 VILLAGE SQUARE BLVD STE 35, Tallahassee FL 32312 · 850-329-7162

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702729
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Mold kill stored above cleaned lids for lexan pans.
High priority/41-10-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta and fruit salad at 50,51, less than 4 hours per operator. Iced during inspection
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1 tile in dish area.
Basic/36-34-5
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pimento cheese 50, chicken 49, Iced during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic/14-74-7
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 59°F, pimento cheese 64 °F, Less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic/06-09-1
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Croutons, cheese and cucumbers.
Basic/08B-04-4
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Objectionable odors in kitchen.
Basic/36-64-5
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and phone on line.
Basic/40-06-5
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 48, potato salad 52, less than 4 hours per operator, cooler was off, turned on during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Mold kill stored above cleaned lids for lexan pans.
High priority/41-10-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance around dishwasher.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4

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.