Tallahassee, Leon County

NEWK'S EXPRESS CAFE

1400 VILLAGE SQUARE BLVD #35, Tallahassee, FL 32312

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Aug 29, 2022
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 21312734

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can artichokes, #10 can marinara.

50-17-2

Detail 21312736

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 21312738

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing towel.

22-20-5

Detail 21312730

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 21312735

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 21312739

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 21312732

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on foodservice counter.

23-03-4

Detail 21312731

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Wall by dishwasher.

16-46-4

Detail 21312733

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 21312737

Basic - Walk-in cooler /shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

08B-02-4

Detail 20717173

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons at drink counter.

41-10-4

Detail 20717167

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on shelf in front line prep area.

22-02-4

Detail 20717174

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

53A-05-6

Detail 20717175

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ certified manager came in. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20717170

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 20717169

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In dish area.

12B-02-4

Detail 20717171

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation area. Open and operating at time of inspection. Bag of chips in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20717168

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots in walk-in cooler.

21-11-4

Detail 20717172

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

Dec 15, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20762684

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta salad left on counter at 51°, less than 4 hours per operator, put in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20762688

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in dish area. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 20762689

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addressed on previous inspection.

08B-38-4

Detail 20762686

Basic - Food stored on floor. Drink ice on floor of walk-in freezer. Properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 20762683

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for chicken salad.

21-11-4

Detail 20762685

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

21-45-1

Detail 20762687

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Needs to be minimum of 272, tested at 170.

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20528608

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 20528607

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 20525110

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20525111

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 48°, sliced cheese 48, butter milk 48, pasta 53, soup 48, cut melon 48, chicken salad 47, cooked chicken 58, pasta 47, chicken breast 95, cut lettuce 48, beef 47, cooked chicken breasts 48. Per manager items came in Thursday. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20525115

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on line. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20525114

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler at 48°. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20525113

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink by oven. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20525112

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning