Heart of Jerusalem Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Heart of Jerusalem Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 16 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Heart of Jerusalem Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken and raw beef kabobs stored over cases of water and sodas in walk in cooler
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table Can opener and holder
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing is date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. And area around it
16-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Women's restroom ceiling tiles sagging
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in kitchen not working
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back door frame damaged **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 4 in hood One by back door
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms. Provided operator with a copy **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink in kitchen Outside of all kitchen equipment Vents in hood Lid to make table
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table Reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Under cutting board make table
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout
36-27-5
30
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw shell eggs over container of chopped parsley **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cook line cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - women's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter - glass door freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - single serve togo items stored next to gas water heater
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk seasoning
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line prep cabinet handle - reach in freezer handle
23-24-4
Basic - 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 sanitizer zero ppm -operator states establishment using triple sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize.
16-55-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - next to oven - next to flat top grill
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - door frame at back door
36-24-5
29
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - in walk in cooler, raw chicken over can soda and bottled water
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Operated states less than 1 hour - cooked chicken (60F - Cold Holding); - gyro meat (60F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - cookline cutting board stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below triple sink
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - door frame at back door
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - in both restrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket of cook line cooler - bottom shelves at cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - styrofoam togo boxes stored next to gas water heater
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - coolers on cookline
23-24-4
33
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - in steam warmer, cooked chicken 67f, commercially made fully cooked gyro meat 70f. Per operator <2 hours. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler for further cooling.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test kit **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - vegetable cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - over three compartment sink
35B-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - spoon and special tool **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood vents - all cooking equipment - exterior soda machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of vegetable cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used. -lining table at fryer
14-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - clean utensils next to warewash area **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - vegetable cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - grill area
36-27-5
47
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heart of Jerusalem Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heart of Jerusalem Cafe on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heart of Jerusalem Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Heart of Jerusalem Cafe.
How does Heart of Jerusalem Cafe compare to other restaurants in Winter Springs?
Heart of Jerusalem Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Springs average of 76.
Has Heart of Jerusalem Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Heart of Jerusalem Cafe have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Heart of Jerusalem Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Heart of Jerusalem Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Heart of Jerusalem Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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