Luke's New York Bagel Shop
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Luke's New York Bagel Shop stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee cracked raw shell eggs”, showing up two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Gainesville restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Food truck operating with no running water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Food truck does have running water on the inside, but to have running water hose must be attached and turned on, and when turned on the fresh water tank overflows onto the ground. **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
86
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jun 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed: a green garden hose used for adding potable water to the unit.
29-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the electrical slicer on the unit have dried crumbs on the back side of the blade. ALSO, cutting boards are stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed lack of a plan on the unit.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking sign, posted in the unit.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the hood filters with buildup. ALSO, there is an accumulation of seeds and crumbs on the truck, along the trim.
23-03-4
64
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs changed gloves then grabbed spatulas and kept cooking foods, spoke to employee about washing hands before putting on new gloves.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over precooked sausage in both reach in coolers.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flavored cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); item in small plastic container on top within another plastic container, other items were 41F or below. raw shell eggs (76F - Cold Holding) item sitting on counter at room temperature, spoke to operator about putting in time control.
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Mini fridge containing bacon, pork roll, and sausage no time mark.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Spray bottle of quaternary ammonia tested dark blue indicating over 500ppm, employee dumped most of the solution out and filled up with water, retested at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in sanitizer portion of Three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage next to sauce bottles, employee moved underneath flat top. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee stepped outside to car to get certificate she came back inside truck and began cooking eggs and placing on sandwich, spoke to employee about washing hands before starting to work again.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid inside hanging on rack above Three compartment sink.
41-17-4
78
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tray of eggs on cook line taken out of reach in cooler 30 minutes prior held at ambient temperature and no time mark.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook on cook line crack two eggs over grill, wipe hands on apron, then handle cooking utensils without washing hands or changing gloves. Advised manager who spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed designated hand wash sink blocked with food tray and aluminum foil. Employee advised that they use three-compartment sink to wash hands.
31A-09-4
67
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum foil lining the Handwash sink to catch grease.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luke's New York Bagel Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luke's New York Bagel Shop on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luke's New York Bagel Shop?
Across the inspection record, “employee cracked raw shell eggs” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luke's New York Bagel Shop.
How does Luke's New York Bagel Shop compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Luke's New York Bagel Shop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Luke's New York Bagel Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Luke's New York Bagel Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Luke's New York Bagel Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Luke's New York Bagel Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luke's New York Bagel Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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