BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
1480 SOUTH RIDGEWOOD AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386 310 7358
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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JAN 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022008874 | Dec 9, 2021 | Mar 25, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over plantains in freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling damage above water heater -hole in ceiling by rear door
Food stored on floor. -jug of oil and jerk seasoning
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in stairway wall
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Ice buildup in chest freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -ledge behind cooking equipment soiled -behind dish machine
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Fried chicken 119f less than 1 hour
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles store with food
No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - Next to stars
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by rear door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. -container of oil
Hole in or other damage to wall. -holes on wall in stairway
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
Char coal stored in front of electrical panel. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of vitamins improperly stored with single service items.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled phone from pocket with gloved hands the went back to cutting carrots. Person in charge corrected employee
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -greens 131f advised to reheat,added to time as a public health control -goat curry 131f advised to reheat
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw fish
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/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach
Ceiling tile missing. -hallway to bathrooms
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by rear door in storage area -water damage to ceiling tiles in hallway to bathrooms
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. -jerk rub
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -containers for food storage
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Togo backs used to cover cooking rice
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage by prep sink
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar and by dishwasher wrong verbiage
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under dish machine
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -container stored in handsink by 3 compartment sink
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. -new hire
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -procedure incomplete
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked cabbage 121f advised to reheat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -oxtail 45f,Mac and cheese 44f
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of single service on floor in storage room
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.