Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville
Last inspected:
6611 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Gainesville has accumulated 176 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced six administrative complaints since 2022, indicating a pattern of recurring non-compliance. A fire safety violation in 2023 cited a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge reading in the red zone. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, employee health reporting, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher in dining room server side room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville last inspected?
- Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville had?
- Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville find?
- Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse 486 in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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