JERUSALEM RESTAURANT
2920 VINELAND RD, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 407.397.2230
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in lowboy reach-in cooler by corner of cook line. Operator moved.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with green liquid at front counter. Operator labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and AirPod case on shelving with to-go containers, operator placed in container and labels for employees.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in back of kitchen by employee bathroom.
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Food stored on floor. Sauce containers and case of water bottles on floor of walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind equipment on cook line.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces and drinks in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Interior of dish machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Sauce containers on floor of walk-in cooler. Box of food and sauce container on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in hummus at maketable closest to triple sink. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in maketables and walk-in cooler. Hood filters.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill on cookline.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over water bottles in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over falafel in reach in cooler close to dish area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler close to dish area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine dish machine not working correctly. Operator advise me prior to testing.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water bottles stored on front counter floor, water bottles, pickle radishes bucket on walk in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers have dust on walk in cooler on back. Hood filters over grill have debris
Walk - in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves debris Cooling drawer gasket under grill debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In cook line reach in coolers
Food stored on floor. Container with food on floor in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white reach in freezer next to cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In walk in cooler. Provided operator with sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment currently using triple sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at entrance of walk in cooler
Jun 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 priority1 Intermediate6 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 band saw cutting lamb in walk in cooler. No hand wash sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment currently using triple sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at entrance of walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. - pan of food on floor in walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door
Apr 29, 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 Intermediate6 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 band saw cutting lamb in walk in cooler. No hand wash sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment currently using triple sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at entrance of walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. - pan of food on floor in walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - employee washed gloved hands no glove change.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - raw shell eggs over canned soda
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - Hose attached to hand wash sink in employee restroom. - operator removed
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - hose attached to hand wash sink faucet in employee restroom. No vacuum breaker. Operator removed spray
Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. - observed band saw cutting lamb in walk in cooler. No hand wash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee used hand wash sink next to back door to wash mint
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 band saw cutting lamb in walk in cooler. No hand wash sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. - in mop sink room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance - ceiling tiles over cook line dusty.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment currently using triple sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook employees
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at entrance of walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. - pan of food on floor in walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan cover dusty - walk in cooler shelves dusty
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw chicken tenders stored over raw shrimp on small white reach in freezer located by exit door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Mold like substance on ice shut out located on coke machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee food stored with restaurant food on walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Wet nesting on clean cups stored on dish area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Floor in front of walk in cooler located by bathroom.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Water bottles and bucked of pickled radish stored on walk in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in coolers shelves have debris.
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.