Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp

5251 S Nova Rd, Port Orange, FL 32127

African

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 14, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 14, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port Orange restaurant scores 67. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 12, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 46F, potato salad 47F, sausage gravy 46F **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad, chili, sausage gravy 45-47F, **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink in back blocked by mop bucket, broom **Warning**

31A-09-4

Nov 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham 46-47F. Inside stand up cooler. Manager stated door was reading below 40F less than 2 hours ago, and door was cracked open.

03A-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink up front

31B-04-4

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -can of raid

41-05-4

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -menu states "red snapper". Person in charge could not provide invoice, Lutjanus campechanus. Operator providing snapper from Indonesia based upon package information/evidence. Persson in charge changed menus to "snapper". Violation must be in compliance on next unannounced inspection, administrative action may be taken for finish substituting. **Corrected On-Site**

52-04-5

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

16-32-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow chemical -blue chemical

41-17-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -mens toilet

32-23-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.

33-38-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -near ac ventilation in back

36-32-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp on file is from Mar 14, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp.

How does Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?

Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Orange average of 67.

Has Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Better Jerk Jamaican Restaurant Lllp means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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