Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach
Last inspected:
1480 South Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach has accumulated 102 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations, hand-washing failures, and allergen awareness issues appear as recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections, including in the most recent inspection on January 9, 2026. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Fire safety violations including portable fire extinguisher gauge failures and improper charcoal storage near an electrical panel have been documented, though the most recent fire safety issue on January 9, 2026 was corrected on-site. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though it identified 30 violations including three high-priority findings in employee health reporting, hand-washing, and allergen awareness.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022008874 | $200.00 | Dec 9, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach last inspected?
- Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach had?
- Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach find?
- Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach was most recently inspected on January 9, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach been fined?
- Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant in Daytona Beach has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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