Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville
Last inspected:
619 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601DI Big Jerk in Gainesville has accumulated 409 violations across 51 inspections since 2016, averaging 8 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach and rodent activity. The location previously operated as Reggae Shack Cafe in 2023, and both operators cited fire safety violations including a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone and exposed electrical wiring near a back door outlet. Recent inspections show a pattern of administrative complaints and repeated callbacks, with January 2026 finding continued non-compliance.
Most recent closure: July 19, 2023 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
8
violations / inspection
8 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (3)
Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023003789 | $920.00 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jacksonville | |
| 5--2020039304 | $400.00 | Aug 5, 2020 | Tampa |
Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher next to ice machine.
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.
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
Outlet next to back door missing cover leaving wires exposed.
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher in hallway outside of employee bathroom in the recharge zone.
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.
Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (51)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 6 inspections36 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections40 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 24 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections36 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections44 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 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· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections33 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville last inspected?
- Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville last shut down?
- Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville was last shut down on July 19, 2023 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville had?
- Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville has had 51 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville find?
- Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,320.00 in fines.
- How much has Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville been fined?
- Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville has been fined a total of $1,320.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Di Big Jerk Gainesville in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Reggae Shack Cafe (2023).
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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.
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