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BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

1480 SOUTH RIDGEWOOD AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114

License #7407680

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87.5 Grade B / 100

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BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT in DAYTONA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • [25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar
  • [49-01-4] Char coal stored in front of electrical panel. For reporting purposes only.
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - Next to stars
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -container of oil
  • [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by rear door.
  • [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Fried chicken 119f less than 1 hour
  • [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles store with food
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BETTER JERK JAMAICAN RESTAURANT looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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