Newk's Eatery

14964 Max Leggett Pkwy #408, Jacksonville, FL 32218 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614872

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Grade A
Safety score 90 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.High priority · fixed on the spot · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 basic
    -10
  • Safety score90

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitAug 10, 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.

    6 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.

      Cut lettuce at front counter held utilizing time as public health control missing product time tracking. Operator printed label for container.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      On shelf over three compartment sink, comet bath cleaner container stored over clean containers on drain boards. Operator relocated the chemical to the proper storage location.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic4

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Reach in cooler at front counter area with rust pitting the surface of interior shelves.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      On shelf of warewashing area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      Hand wash sink by bulk ice bin has leak from u-bend after running the water. Per employee called for maintenance. Placed bucket under pipe to catch water leaking.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      Wet mop head stored inside mop sink.

    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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food out of temperature1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Premises and cleaning equipment1