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BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

1480 SOUTH RIDGEWOOD AVE · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32114

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3749537
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13788039
DBPR license7407680

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling damage above water heater -hole in ceiling by rear door

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -jug of oil and jerk seasoning

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in stairway wall

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in chest freezer.

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -ledge behind cooking equipment soiled -behind dish machine

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.