BEST BET
201 Monument Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32225
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in coleslaw used as a scooper, discarded Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi and tuna
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink in a clear cup on cook line, discarded
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In coffee station cooler where milk in stored
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container of chili, sticker states steak, manager removed sticker
- 41-20-4:High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Fly strip stored on chip rack, in pizza coffee station
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 13 mahi filets and 3 tuna packs thawed in vacuum seal
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kyle and KB
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice no written procedure.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in walk in cooler thawed in sealed vacuum pack - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Stored correctly **Complied**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/ preparation. Chicken and wild rice dated to expire 10-10 but was cooked on 10-1 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: No violation observed **Complied**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken and wild rice cooked previous day in stored in walk in cooler overnight at 3pm the following day at 44-47f - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: 41f no stop sale issued **Complied**
- 10-14-5:Basic - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine, manager placed in proper holding area - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Complied**
- 23-03-4:Basic - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Complied**
- 42-01-4:Basic - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in soiled water - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Complied**
- 21-12-4:Basic - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored at hand sink upfront near pick up station - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Complied**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken and wild rice cooked previous day in stored in walk in cooler overnight at 3pm the following day at 44-47f - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: No violation observed **Complied**
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Buri used as yellowtail - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Buri labeled as Buri **Complied**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Stacy hired 12-2023 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Safe provided **Complied**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority-Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice chart wasn't filled out since 9-26-24 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Filled out incorrectly **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in walk in cooler thawed in sealed vacuum pack
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine, manager placed in proper holding area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in soiled water
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored at hand sink upfront near pick up station
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken and wild rice cooked previous day in stored in walk in cooler overnight at 3pm the following day at 44-47f
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken and wild rice dated to expire 10-10 but was cooked on 10-1
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken and wild rice cooked previous day in stored in walk in cooler overnight at 3pm the following day at 44-47f
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice chart wasn't filled out since 9-26-24
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Buri used as yellowtail
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Stacy hired 12-2023
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 19 total live flying insects in following areas of establishment: 10 live flying insects at wait station area next to ice machine on wall 4 live flying insects at ware washing area next to hand wash sink and wall 5 live flying insects at coffee/pizza front line area next to drink station and on wall. Immediate AC and following day as per Robert in District Office Operator stated had pest control on Monday and other days to help with issue and will call them back out again. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/27/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: front kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in prepped foods. Slaw. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling vents in dry goods room.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Food containers stored under plumbing. In Hand wash sink cabinet.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing by Single Service items on storage shelf. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed Single Service lids stored on floor in dry in goods. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creme cheese at bar 45°. Iced down. Egg wash at 48°. Placed 1 hr before. Items iced down by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice hot holding at 130°. Placed 2 hrs before. Discarded by manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring device.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Sanitizer bottle at bar. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of nine live flying insects: 1 behind front counter area near beverage dispensers and ice machine, 3 under the dish machine adjacent to drying rack, and 5 underneath the hand wash sink adjacent to triple sink. Contacted district office spoke to Linda Sutherland; who advised not to issue admin complaint as no live flying insects were observed on food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Observed 1 flying insect above mop sink and 1 above hand wash sink during callback. Pest control service on site during inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed incorrectly; needs to be on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: At time of callback inspection vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side. Person in charge installed vacuum breaker during callback. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/28/2023 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine adjacent to coffee station in separate space behind front counter has black substance on interior ceiling.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially packaged fish stored at sushi bar area not pierced or removed from package.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone atop beverage counter adjacent to dining area. Employee moved item. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee scooping ice at ice machine with no restraint in separate space beneath bar area. Employee with facial beard preparing food on cookline located adjacent to prep table without beard guard.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed pooling water beneath ice machine adjacent to cooking station.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor at bar area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in cooler adjacent to coffee maker in separate area behind front counter . Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area between cook station and double ovens located adjacent to wash rack are heavily soiled. Coffee station adjoining espresso machine dispensers located behind service line are soiled. Vent hoods of cooking station adjacent to prep table is soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on cutting board next to flip top cooler adjacent to cook station.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 1 large white rubber maid bin near cook station with white powdery substance inside without labeling.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg at cooking station adjacent to prep area then prepare toast without washing hands. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of nine live flying insects: 1 behind front counter area near beverage dispensers and ice machine, 3 under the dish machine adjacent to drying rack, and 5 underneath the hand wash sink adjacent to triple sink. Contacted district office spoke to Linda Sutherland; who advised not to issue admin complaint as no live flying insects were observed on food. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs and egg wash over RTE sausage in white refrigerator located adjacent to cooking station. Observed raw salmon ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler behind counter in dining area. Both issues corrected when employees rearranged items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs in reach in cooler located adjacent to grilling station were 51-54. Employee stated going in and out of unit; but will keep door closed. ***Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream stored in SS use containers inside white refrigerator near coffee station located in separate space behind front counter is 45F. Milk in white refrigerator located in area behind service counter is 44F. Employee said going in and out of unit; employee kept door closed. Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice (118-120F - Hot Holding)-rice is held at sushi station and managers stated sushi rice is held under time; however no paperwork and time mark found. Manager Completed time paperwork during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed incorrectly; needs to be on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink Warning
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in white refrigerator located adjacent to cook station did not reflect proper temperature range of 39-42 as tested by inspector.
- 53A-16-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager unable to answer allergen questions.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer questions about big 6.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided two expired employee training certificates (B. Mitchell and Q. Mercer, expired 1/30/2023). pro
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle stored beneath prep table adjacent to cooking station. Employee indicated it was sanitizer. Three unlabeled spray bottles hanging from left side of hand wash sink located adjacent to cooking station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 23 total violations (7 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).