Jj's Tavern

1702 W University Ave Suite J, Gainesville, FL 32603

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Jj's Tavern has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Jj's Tavern trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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 person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels or soap at hand wash sink

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar

51-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jj's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jj's Tavern on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Jj's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Jj's Tavern most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Jj's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jj's Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jj's Tavern 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 Jj's Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jj's Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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