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BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

1480 SOUTH RIDGEWOOD AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114

License #7407680

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83.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT in DAYTONA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 7 critical, 3 major, 13 minor.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on January 9, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
100%
Inspector notes
23
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Critical Major Minor

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [03B-01-6] 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
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -container of oil
  • [25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar
  • [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
  • [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by rear door.
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - Next to stars
  • [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored with food.
  • [49-01-4] Char coal stored in front of electrical panel. For reporting purposes only.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles store with food
  • [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. -holes on wall in stairway
Community reaction

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Community pulse

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BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

This is where the context matters most — some people will still eat there, others will want cleaner inspections first.

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