BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
1480 SOUTH RIDGEWOOD AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114
License #7407680
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Solid Health Score
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BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT in DAYTONA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 31, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 7 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 5 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 31, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -jug of oil and jerk seasoning
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in chest freezer.
- [08A-02-6] 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
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling damage above water heater -hole in ceiling by rear door
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BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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