Jerusalem Kosher Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
58
Score
Jerusalem Kosher Pizza has been inspected nine times since 2022. Jerusalem Kosher Pizza was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up seven times.
By comparison, the average North Miami Beach facility scores 72, putting Jerusalem Kosher Pizza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black and yellow containers soiled by the dough reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained by pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls by seasonings soiled.
36-27-5
58
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By warewashing station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained by pizza station.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At warewashing station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
70
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator is in contact with a plan reviewer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: At the time of the callback inspection called plan reviewer, finishing up looking over the plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
82
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator is in contact with a plan reviewer. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling tile missing. By the pizza station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Ceiling tile missing. By the pizza station. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed employees washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink next to the warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed no handwashing sink next to the warewashing area. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: 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. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling tile missing. By the pizza station. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed multiple ceiling tile by the pizza station with heavy grease. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed no drain boards on top of the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
52
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink next to the warewashing area. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Observed Christian hired 8 months ago, Enes hired and Marlon hired 6 months ago with no employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense flour and sugar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand up reach in freezer with door handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the pizza station. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor by the bathrooms. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour with no name on the containers. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwashing sink with pipes leaking in the front counter. **Warning**
29-11-4
17
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of wd40 stored on prep shelf next to food and kitchen equipment. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on microwave and oven. Located in kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
37
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board are stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and dust under cooking equipments, and on the kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of pizza oven, shelves under preparation tables, exterior of reach in cooler has dust.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerusalem Kosher Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerusalem Kosher Pizza on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerusalem Kosher Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jerusalem Kosher Pizza.
How does Jerusalem Kosher Pizza compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Jerusalem Kosher Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Jerusalem Kosher Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerusalem Kosher Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jerusalem Kosher Pizza 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 Jerusalem Kosher Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerusalem Kosher Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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