REGGAE SHACK CAFE
619 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine observed in use. 0 parts per million chlorine.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under dry food shelf in back room. Killed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on floor of back room with dry storage. 5 rodent droppings on floor under oven in back room.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table ; cooked Jamaican spinach and carrots (54°F – Cold Holding) ice all melted. Placed in reach-in cooler. in water (no ice present) bath cooked carrots in sauce (66°F – Cold Holding);cooked carrots in sauce (64°F – Cold Holding); jerk sauce (67°F – Cold Holding) added lots of ice all sauces dropped to 40°F. In line make table with pans missing reach-in cooler ; ackee cut tomatoes (44°F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45°F – Cold Holding); hearts of palm from can (44°F – Cold Holding); tofu (45°F – Cold Holding); cooked tofu (47°F – Cold Holding); replaced pans closed lid. Ackee 43°F, cut tomatoes 45°F, hearts of palm 43°F, tofu 44°F, cooked tofu 47°F. Moved items above 43°F to freezer. All items dropped 41°F or below by end of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Omar does not have documentation for his certification. Employee began processes to get duplicate on NRFSP website. Called company and got certificate number. Omar stated he will be getting a copy of certificate tonight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food handlers onsite, but none are food Manager certified. Omar arrived but lacks proof of certification. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No current cards for food handler training available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under drain board of dish machine. 2 dead roaches on floor under dish machine. 11 dead roaches on floor under dirty side of dish machine. 4 dead roaches on floor behind fryers. 10 dead roaches on floor under handwash sink by steam tables. 1 dead roach on floor to left of expo table.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door has gap with visible light.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Grease buildup on floor behind fryers.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Waste water line for rear room prep sink leaking.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:45 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.