Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

9047-1 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Overview

Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville shows a pattern of serious compliance failures requiring escalated state enforcement. The facility has accumulated 135 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. More significantly, the establishment has been subject to administrative complaints recommended in 4 of the last 8 inspections, indicating repeated violations serious enough to trigger formal disciplinary proceedings. High-priority violations have been persistent and varied, including employee health reporting violations cited in 4 of the last 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 of the last 8 inspections, food contact surface contamination in at least 3 recent inspections, and consumer advisory failures appearing in 5 inspections between January and August 2025 and January 2026. A fire safety violation was documented on April 16, 2018, when the rear kitchen exit was blocked. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a January 6, 2026 inspection that documented 36 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
135Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear kitchen exit blocked by numerous boxes. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville last inspected?
Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville had?
Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville find?
Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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 V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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