BEST TASTE JAMAICAN AND AMERICAN RESTAURANT IV
10670 BISCAYNE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 9045271369
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect at cook line area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019000962 | Oct 18, 2018 | May 14, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects by entrance area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2026.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in dish area. Operator supplied towels during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic togo cup used as scoop in sugar container. Operator removed cup.
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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle on ground at back of lot.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, left oven interior has build up of grease/oil.
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At cook line, hose bibb over handwash sink missing backflow preventer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at restroom and dish area handwash sinks. Operator supplied paper towels during inspection.
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. One employee certificate expired at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At soda bag-in-box soda storage rack, one tank not secured. Operator placed change around tank.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dish area, wall at triple sinks has black mold-like substance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in cornstarch container has handle touching product. Operator moved scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, left oven interior has build up of grease/oil
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic containers with hollow handles reused for cornstarch and salt. Operator moved items to proper containers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At cook line, styrofoam boxes on wall shelf not inverted. Operator inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers of cornstarch and salt not labeled. Operator labeled containers.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect at cook line area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At cook line area, hose bibb with black hose attached missing back flow preventer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer, no test strips available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has a 140f-220f thermometer only.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In office/storage room, one tank not secured.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line, handwash sink missing sign. At front counter and dish areas, handwash sink states Handwash Only, emailed operator proper signs.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. At cook line area, wall braces for counter not sealed.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by drive through. Towels provided.
Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink in kitchen. Operator states tile is in ceiling where repairs and moved tile in place.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. Operator states he will print and post new license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on rack in kitchen with clean containers. Bottle discarded.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles by drive through area.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside of establishment. Lids closed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand washing sink near triple sink. Operator states he has materials to repair.
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.