Newk's Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
67
Score
Newk's Eatery, located at 717 N Westover Blvd in Albany, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 9, 2026. The inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations. Prior inspections at this American eatery have generally been low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
67
May 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Jan 9, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods stored uncovered in the prep top. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing in covered containers or wrappings. PIC covered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced ham, sliced chicken, pimento cheese in the prep top not being maintained at 41 degrees fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC discarded food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl used as a scoop in container of bacon bits and pecans. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. PIC will replaced bowls with proper scoops.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment stored wet on racks near the warewasing area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. PIC stacked the equipment so that they could air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no cold water at employee handwashing sink near salad bar. CA: 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. PIC will have cold water repaired.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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