Yes he saw the network message where Rita asked people not to come down, but he's in a shitty mood from getting his ass beat so he thought he'd spread the love.

It's not exactly hard to make sure Rita's not there before he makes his way to Zero to go and find Jacobi's cell. Tim's wearing a nice shirt with its sleeves rolled so Jacobi gets to fully see the bandage wrapped tight around his palm and wrist, and a band-aid on his temple that doesn't quite hide the bruising beneath it. He's not limping, at least?

"Have fun, Daniel?"