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NEWK'S EATERY

Health inspection records show NEWK'S EATERY in GAINESVILLE has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4041 Plaza Boulevard
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13489960

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942903

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : a gap at the back door when fully closed. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10741642

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839179

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780096

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not available for review,
  • 14-11-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - 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.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441981

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378945

  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed the sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in the prep area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.