How many health inspections has BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT had?

BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

1480 SOUTH RIDGEWOOD AVE, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Volusia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT LLLP · License: SEA7407680

BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT in Daytona Beach, FL has 17 inspections on record with 80 total violations (4.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

17Inspections

80Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 21, 2025

Inspection History (17)

Jan 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V25 Allergen awareness

May 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Apr 28, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Volusia County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.15.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT had?: BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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