Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
1268 Edgewood Ave W Ste 3, Jacksonville, FL 32208Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville has received 22 inspections since 2022, documenting 123 violations—averaging 5.6 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on December 1, 2022 for rodent activity. High-priority violations have been recurring and persistent, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations appearing in 6 inspections, handwashing violations documented across multiple inspections, and consumer advisory violations cited repeatedly. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 24 violations (1 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic) and was completed with no further action, though an earlier inspection on April 28, 2025 prompted a warning after 10 violations were found, followed by a call back inspection on April 29, 2025 that showed full compliance. The December 2, 2024 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 6 violations were cited.
Most recent closure: December 1, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023010094 | $400.00 | Dec 1, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville was last shut down on December 1, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville had?
- Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville find?
- Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 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 Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville been fined?
- Best Taste Jamaican and American Restaurant II in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 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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