Jacksonville, Duval County

BEST TASTE JAMAICAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT

5045 SOUTEL DR STE 18, Jacksonville, FL 32208

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
1 High Priority
Jan 8, 2024
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 22549379

High 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

11-27-4

Detail 22549387

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. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-104 Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22549384

Intermediate - 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-09-4

Detail 22549376

Intermediate - 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

14-01-5

Detail 22549381

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On shelf in kitchen, bowl used in bulk rice container.

36-37-5

Detail 22549378

Basic - 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

36-32-5

Detail 22549383

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair or missing in storage areas. Also, multiple walls in disrepair.

14-11-5

Detail 22549388

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer in back storage area, cracked with exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22549390

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls and floors throughout kitchen and storage areas. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22549377

Basic - 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.

05-09-4

Detail 22549385

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in white reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance.

51-18-6

Detail 22549389

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 22549386

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs in both restrooms. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22549380

Basic - 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

42-01-4

Detail 22549382

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket of water. Repeat Violation

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

11-27-4

Detail 22308348

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22308336

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white reach in cooler near front entrance of kitchen. Interior of oven in kitchen.

31A-09-4

Detail 22308343

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near triple sink blocked by large floor fan in kitchen. Fan moved. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 22308338

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead roaches in glue trap under sink in men's restroom. One dead roach in glue trap by breaker box in back storage area. Traps discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22308339

Basic - Damage to floor, walls, and/or ceilings. Floor throughout kitchen is not smooth/cracked. Multiple walls in back hallway, back storage area and in kitchen are damaged. Multiple ceiling tiles show damage or are missing in back hallway and dining area. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22308346

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large chest freezer in back storage area near rear exit door is cracked with exposed insulation. Oven door in kitchen does not close correctly. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22308347

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen. Floor in back hallways and back storage area. Floor in front counter area. Walls in kitchen area - under triple sink and behind equipment. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 22308342

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Dumpster outside of establishment.

31B-04-4

Detail 22308340

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men's and women's restrooms in back area. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22308344

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves at front counter. Multiple shelves in kitchen. Exterior of buckets in kitchen. Exterior of both chest freezers in back storage area. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 22308337

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Both shelves under large prep tables in kitchen.

36-37-5

Detail 22308341

Basic - Wall/Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style ceiling tiles in front buffet area and in back food storage area are not sealed/painted. Plywood wall at entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22308345

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in water by men's restroom in back area. Repeat Violation

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 17

03D-01-5

Detail 21979338

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Oxtails cooked three hours prior 80F. See stop sale.

35A-02-6

Detail 21979333

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in men's restroom. One live fly observed in back storage area.

01B-02-5

Detail 21979334

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Oxtails cooked three hours prior 80F. See stop sale.

11-27-4

Detail 21979340

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. No written procedure could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 21979330

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

36-32-5

Detail 21979331

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage, missing or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in hallway behind kitchen and in back storage areas. Tiles in back storage area where two freezers hold Food are not sealed.

14-11-5

Detail 21979332

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two large freezers in back storage area are cracked and show rust. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 21979336

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen and food storage areas. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21979326

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and storage areas. Walls in kitchen area. Walls in trio.r sink area. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21979328

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In back hallway of establishment. In back storage area where two freezers are stored. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21979325

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In multiple cold holding units throughout establishment.

31B-04-4

Detail 21979327

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in both men's and women's restrooms. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21979335

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under front counter - storage space. Shelves in kitchen. Exterior of cooking and refrigeration equipment. Floor fan in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21979329

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in white reach in cooler in kitchen. Bottle discarded. Corrected On-Site

35B-04-4

Detail 21979341

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Hole in rear exit door.

29-02-4

Detail 21979337

Basic - Toilet leaking. In men's restroom.

42-01-4

Detail 21979339

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in water in back hallway. Mop removed from water. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 16

22-02-4

Detail 21560466

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both reach in coolers in kitchen. Interior of oven in kitchen. Interior of cheese melter in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21560475

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen blocked by fan. Fan moved. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 21560474

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Only manager certification expired 05/02/2022. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21560478

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.

31B-02-4

Detail 21560467

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink near front counter.

41-17-4

Detail 21560471

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored on speaker in back hallway.

36-37-5

Detail 21560469

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in front serving area are not sealed/painted. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21560470

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022.

13-03-4

Detail 21560479

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking in kitchen. Employee put hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 21560473

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in kitchen. Floor in back storage area. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21560465

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in front counter area. Floor in kitchen. Floor in back hallway. Floor in back storage area. Walls in kitchen. Walls in back hallway. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21560476

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. Wall under triple sink. Walls in back hallway. Walls in both restrooms. Walls in back storage area. Ceiling tiles throughout restaurant. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21560468

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Multiple reach in freezers in establishment. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21560477

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

14-47-4

Detail 21560464

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in front counter area are cracked. Large chest freezer in kitchen showing rust. Large chest freezer (right) is cracked. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21560472

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of freezers/coolers in kitchen. Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen. Utility cart in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 15Total: 17

02C-03-5

Detail 20957309

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. Milk stored in reach in cooler by prep table opened two days prior. Milk dated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20957310

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer by entrance to front counter. Interior of reach in freezer (left) in back storage area. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20957311

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In front counter area where food is held. In kitchen and back storage areas. Some tiles are damaged throughout these areas. Ceiling tiles missing in back storage areas. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20957321

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has hole where handle would be placed. Screens are torn for secondary door at rear exit.

36-12-4

Detail 20957308

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen and storage areas, floor tiles are cracked or missing. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20957315

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front counter. Floor under equipment at front counter. Floor throughout kitchen. Floor under triple sink. Floor under racks in kitchen. Floor under cooking equipment. Floor in back hallway. Floor in back storage area. Walls under triple sink. Wall behind cooking equipment equipment. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20957313

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under triple sink. In back hallway behind kitchen. In back storage area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20957314

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In all reach in freezers in establishment.

05-09-4

Detail 20957305

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler by entrance to front counter.

51-18-6

Detail 20957316

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.

14-47-4

Detail 20957319

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front counter is cracked and broken. Under front counter, unsealed wood beams. Wood on bottom shelf of rack in kitchen near reach in cooler. Rust present interior reach in freezer in kitchen by stove. Exterior of reach in freezer in back area shows rust. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20957307

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Orange fan in kitchen. Storage area below front counter. Prep shelves in kitchen. Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Exterior of freezers and coolers in kitchen. Black rack in back storage area. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 20957317

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler by entrance to front counter. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 20957306

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple plastic containers used for food storage in kitchen. Containers discarded. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20957320

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw beef thawing in standing water near triple sink. Beef removed and placed back in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 20957318

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at front counter.

29-11-4

Detail 20957312

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink in kitchen.

Oct 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 20556536

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ovens in kitchen. Repeat Violation

32-05-4

Detail 20556535

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's urinal is not working.

36-37-5

Detail 20556538

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles present in front counter buffet line are not painted/sealed. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 20556539

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink by triple sink in kitchen. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 20556542

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout front counter and kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20556546

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under in front counter area. Floor throughout kitchen area. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in back storage area. Walls throughout kitchen area. Ceiling in kitchen area.

36-24-5

Detail 20556537

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In back of kitchen by restrooms. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20556541

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light over cooking equipment.

31B-04-4

Detail 20556540

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink in front counter area and by triple sink in kitchen. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 20556543

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood beams under front counter not sealed. Wood under reach in cooler for drinks in front counter. Freezer for reach in freezer in kitchen is rusted. Side counter by front buffet is cracked. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20556545

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen. Shelves in dry storage area. Shelves below prep tables in kitchen. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 20556544

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple tires stored in hallway to back area. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20556547

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of corn meal in kitchen. Repeat Violation