Newk's Eatery

4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103485

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 92 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Intermediate · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection
1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (2 repeats)
-8
Safety score92

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul212026

Routine inspection

5 violations found

First visitJul 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Front hand wash sink blocked by serving tray sitting on it. Operator removed tray.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic4
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Old labels and label residue on bins stored on rack just past entrance to back of house. Operator removed for cleaning.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Dining room soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Back hood filters over grill soiled with grease accumulation. Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Bins wet nesting on storage rack near three compartment sink. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Daylight shining through gap at bottom of back exterior door.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.