Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE

619 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754003
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13792505
DBPR license1102933

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the current license expired on 6-1-2025.m **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : opened Almond breeze 45°. This was placed in the walk-in freezer open for quick chilling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : cook line staff get water from the front line hand wash sink.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels at the prep sink hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : only 1 certificate available for review, multiple over 60 days.

Basic 6

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed : 3 restrooms, none are self closing.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : 1 co2 tank unsecured outside.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil on the floor in dry storage.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : scoop in a pan of 80° water next to the bean cookers. This was placed into 135+ degree water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : food service drawer handles are soiled.

#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : single serve clams shells, a case on the floor in the dry storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.