JERUSALEM KOSHER PIZZA
761 NE 167 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · (305)653-6662
Last inspected Aug 13, 2025 · 8 visits since February 2024
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4 inspections trending up, 32 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black and yellow containers soiled by the dough reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained by pizza oven.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls by seasonings soiled.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By warewashing station.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained by pizza station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At warewashing station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment.
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a 3 compartment sink with no handwashing sink around and no drain boards. A grease fryer, 3 reach in freezers and dough machine. A salad station at the front counter with a flip top reach in cooler and prep table with reach in cooler and a pizza oven at the front counter with 1 handwashing sink. An ice machine by the lobby.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease.
Oct 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a 3 compartment sink with no handwashing sink around and no drain boards. A grease fryer, 3 reach in freezers and dough machine. A salad station at the front counter with a flip top reach in cooler and prep table with reach in cooler and a pizza oven at the front counter with 1 handwashing sink. An ice machine by the lobby.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment.
Ceiling tile missing. By the pizza station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Aug 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink next to the warewashing area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a 3 compartment sink with no handwashing sink around and no drain boards. A grease fryer, 3 reach in freezers and dough machine. A salad station at the front counter with a flip top reach in cooler and prep table with reach in cooler and a pizza oven at the front counter with 1 handwashing sink. An ice machine by the lobby.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment.
Ceiling tile missing. By the pizza station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards on top of the 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside to work, place on gloves and started engaging in food preparation. Educated employee how to wash hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dice tomatoes (65F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding) placed on the line 30 minutes before inspection. Operator placed items under ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pizza (86F - Hot Holding); vegetables pizza (88F - Hot Holding) stored in the front counter for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator reheated cheese pizza (179F - Reheating); vegetables pizza (182F - Reheating).
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink next to the warewashing area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a 3 compartment sink with no handwashing sink around and no drain boards. A grease fryer, 3 reach in freezers and dough machine. A salad station at the front counter with a flip top reach in cooler and prep table with reach in cooler and a pizza oven at the front counter with 1 handwashing sink. An ice machine by the lobby.
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. Observed Christian hired 8 months ago, Enes hired and Marlon hired 6 months ago with no employee training.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the front counter handwashing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense flour and sugar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand up reach in freezer with door handles soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment.
Ceiling tile missing. By the pizza station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards on top of the 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor by the bathrooms.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwashing sink with pipes leaking in the front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour with no name on the containers.
Feb 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of wd40 stored on prep shelf next to food and kitchen equipment. Manager discarded.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense flour and sugar. Manager discarded bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on microwave and oven. Located in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler and freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.