Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville
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9047-1 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256Newk'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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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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 September 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville had?
- Newk's Eatery in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 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 September 24, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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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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.
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