NEWK'S EATERY
Tropea Way
Jacksonville, Florida, 33216
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At prep area, towel dispenser not dispensing. Manager made towels accessible. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. At back kitchen prep area, can of artichoke hearts dented at lid area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean dish shelves, multiple containers have residue from labels.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At back kitchen prep area, can of artichoke hearts dented at lid area. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine has build up.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in front prep area with no hair protection.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying. Operator moved to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At prep area, dry storage shelves have rusting. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dish area, standing water in walkway. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple large plastic lids have cracked/chipped edge.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In prep area, large plastic togo lids on top shelf not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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) Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple plastic handles for reach in cooler drawers in front kitchen are cracked/broken.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area. Manager states maintenance company has been contacted to repair lines in walls. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02D-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in back prep area. Towel removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-01-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).