BEST BET
201 MONUMENT RD, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904-646-0001
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 55f sour cream 51f blue cheese 50f salsa 51f cream cheese 54f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Salad/ pizza station handsink no paper towels, paper towels provided
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal bottle water on ice cream scooping area, water bottle discarded
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sushi chef no hair restraint. Provided bandanna
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on drawer cooler
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Fryer basket with broken wires, manager replaced
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean clean containers,
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloths stored on handsink, moved to bucket
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppms, remade300 ppm
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in 2 door true cooler broken, manager provided thermometer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server station handsink missing handwash sign
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in walk in freeze over ready to eat meatballs, employee moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna thawing in vacuum seal
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 55f sour cream 51f blue cheese 50f salsa 51f cream cheese 54f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 48 fish 48 in 2 door true cooler next to grill Butter 55f sour cream 51f blue cheese 50f salsa 51f cream cheese 54f in server cooler Turkey and ham pizza station 50f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger 122 in water over toaster, placed on grill to reheat
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in 2 door true cooler broken, manager provided thermometer
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna at sushi bar. Discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep area moved Personal water bottle on prep area moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Curly haired guy on line near grill area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server station handsink missing handwash sign
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor, placed additional bucket under
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Fly strip stored on chip rack, in pizza coffee station
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 13 mahi filets and 3 tuna packs thawed in vacuum seal
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. Kyle and KB
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice no written procedure.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in coleslaw used as a scooper, discarded
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi and tuna
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink in a clear cup on cook line, discarded
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In coffee station cooler where milk in stored
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container of chili, sticker states steak, manager removed sticker
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/ preparation. Chicken and wild rice dated to expire 10-10 but was cooked on 10-1
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken and wild rice cooked previous day in stored in walk in cooler overnight at 3pm the following day at 44-47f
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken and wild rice cooked previous day in stored in walk in cooler overnight at 3pm the following day at 44-47f
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice chart wasn't filled out since 9-26-24
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Buri used as yellowtail
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. Stacy hired 12-2023
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in walk in cooler thawed in sealed vacuum pack
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine, manager placed in proper holding area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in soiled water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored at hand sink upfront near pick up station
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken and wild rice cooked previous day in stored in walk in cooler overnight at 3pm the following day at 44-47f
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken and wild rice dated to expire 10-10 but was cooked on 10-1
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken and wild rice cooked previous day in stored in walk in cooler overnight at 3pm the following day at 44-47f
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice chart wasn't filled out since 9-26-24
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Buri used as yellowtail
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. Stacy hired 12-2023
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in walk in cooler thawed in sealed vacuum pack
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine, manager placed in proper holding area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in soiled water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored at hand sink upfront near pick up station
Jun 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 19 total live flying insects in following areas of establishment: 10 live flying insects at wait station area next to ice machine on wall 4 live flying insects at ware washing area next to hand wash sink and wall 5 live flying insects at coffee/pizza front line area next to drink station and on wall. Immediate AC and following day as per Robert in District Office Operator stated had pest control on Monday and other days to help with issue and will call them back out again.
Apr 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creme cheese at bar 45°. Iced down. Egg wash at 48°. Placed 1 hr before. Items iced down by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice hot holding at 130°. Placed 2 hrs before. Discarded by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring device.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Sanitizer bottle at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: front kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in prepped foods. Slaw. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling vents in dry goods room.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Food containers stored under plumbing. In Hand wash sink cabinet.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing by Single Service items on storage shelf. Moved by manager.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed Single Service lids stored on floor in dry in goods. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Dec 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of nine live flying insects: 1 behind front counter area near beverage dispensers and ice machine, 3 under the dish machine adjacent to drying rack, and 5 underneath the hand wash sink adjacent to triple sink. Contacted district office spoke to Linda Sutherland; who advised not to issue admin complaint as no live flying insects were observed on food.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed incorrectly; needs to be on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Dec 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg at cooking station adjacent to prep area then prepare toast without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of nine live flying insects: 1 behind front counter area near beverage dispensers and ice machine, 3 under the dish machine adjacent to drying rack, and 5 underneath the hand wash sink adjacent to triple sink. Contacted district office spoke to Linda Sutherland; who advised not to issue admin complaint as no live flying insects were observed on food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs and egg wash over RTE sausage in white refrigerator located adjacent to cooking station. Observed raw salmon ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler behind counter in dining area. Both issues corrected when employees rearranged items.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs in reach in cooler located adjacent to grilling station were 51-54. Employee stated going in and out of unit; but will keep door closed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream stored in SS use containers inside white refrigerator near coffee station located in separate space behind front counter is 45F. Milk in white refrigerator located in area behind service counter is 44F. Employee said going in and out of unit; employee kept door closed. Repeat ViolationCorrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint**
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice (118-120F - Hot Holding)-rice is held at sushi station and managers stated sushi rice is held under time; however no paperwork and time mark found. Manager Completed time paperwork during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed incorrectly; needs to be on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in white refrigerator located adjacent to cook station did not reflect proper temperature range of 39-42 as tested by inspector.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager unable to answer allergen questions.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer questions about big 6.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided two expired employee training certificates (B. Mitchell and Q. Mercer, expired 1/30/2023). pro
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle stored beneath prep table adjacent to cooking station. Employee indicated it was sanitizer. Three unlabeled spray bottles hanging from left side of hand wash sink located adjacent to cooking station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine adjacent to coffee station in separate space behind front counter has black substance on interior ceiling.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially packaged fish stored at sushi bar area not pierced or removed from package.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone atop beverage counter adjacent to dining area. Employee moved item.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee scooping ice at ice machine with no restraint in separate space beneath bar area. Employee with facial beard preparing food on cookline located adjacent to prep table without beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed pooling water beneath ice machine adjacent to cooking station.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor at bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in cooler adjacent to coffee maker in separate area behind front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area between cook station and double ovens located adjacent to wash rack are heavily soiled. Coffee station adjoining espresso machine dispensers located behind service line are soiled. Vent hoods of cooking station adjacent to prep table is soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on cutting board next to flip top cooler adjacent to cook station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 1 large white rubber maid bin near cook station with white powdery substance inside without labeling.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.