Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center

2021 Nw 5Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: the water/tea pitchers with old labels.

16-46-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all certificates are expired. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the shroud for the ice maker is soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: no current Certified Food Manager. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no Employee Reporting forms, and emailed a blank copy. No current employee training.

11-26-1

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid was open. This was closed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed the hi temp dish wash machine used in the kitchen, does not have an irreversible temperature taking device for surface temperatures.

16-62-1

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: less than 100 ppm for quaternary amonia. Sanitizer was added to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the shroud in the ice maker is soiled. ALSO, the can opener blade had dried food debris on it. These were all cleaned during the inspection. ALSO, the microwave ceiling had moist debris on it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**

21-38-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center.

How does Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center is inspected around three times per year on average.

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