Newk's Eatery in Gainesville
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4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608Newk's Eatery in Gainesville has operated under substantial food safety enforcement over the past 19 inspections, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below Florida's statewide average. The facility has experienced two administrative complaint recommendations in the past five months — on December 3, 2025 for employee health reporting violations (cited three times in a single inspection) and chemical storage violations (cited three times), and on August 12, 2025 for employee health reporting, consumer advisory, and shell stock requirement violations. Employee health reporting violations, which indicate failures in sick worker policies or illness documentation, appeared in at least five separate inspections dating back to mid-2024. Chemical storage violations were cited repeatedly in December 2025. A fire safety violation was documented on December 3, 2025 for the absence of a portable fire extinguisher. Most recent inspections show compliance — a December 4, 2025 callback inspection resulted in no violations, and a January 8, 2026 complaint inspection was completed with no further action, though it cited violations in the chemical storage category.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Newk's Eatery in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Newk's Eatery in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Newk's Eatery in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Newk's Eatery in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Newk's Eatery in Gainesville last inspected?
- Newk's Eatery in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Newk's Eatery in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Newk's Eatery in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Newk's Eatery in Gainesville had?
- Newk's Eatery in Gainesville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Newk's Eatery in Gainesville find?
- Newk's Eatery in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Newk's Eatery in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Newk's Eatery in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Newk's Eatery in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Newk's Eatery in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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