BEST TASTE JAMAICAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT
5045 SOUTEL DR STE 18 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At back storage area, chicken (57F – Cold Holding). Chicken sitting out 2 hours per operator. Operator returned to reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-104 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white reach-in cooler soiled. Interior of microwave and ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by triple sinks blocked by multiple pots, cutting board and containers. Operator moved all,items for access to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On shelf in kitchen, bowl used in bulk rice container.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles at front counter buffet and back storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair or missing in storage areas. Also, multiple walls in disrepair.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer in back storage area, cracked with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls and floors throughout kitchen and storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In kitchen area, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching product.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in white reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves throughout establishment soiled. In kitchen area, multiple containers have soiled exteriors. Exterior of reach-in freezers in back storage soiled. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket of water. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:24 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.