Jerusalem Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Jerusalem Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. Jerusalem Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Dishmachine not washing/rinsing” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Jerusalem Restaurant's latest score of 61 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over water bottles in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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 . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill
36-27-5
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 dish machine not working correctly . Operator advise me prior to testing .
16-55-4
Basic - 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.
08B-47-4
Basic - 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
23-03-4
Basic - Walk - in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves debris Cooling drawer gasket under grill debris
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
43
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment currently using triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Chlorine 0 Ppm **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at entrance of walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 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 band saw cutting lamb in walk in cooler. No hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Hand wash sink installed. Plan Review still needs to be completed for compliance **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Operator states he will submit the plans as soon as possible. Extending 30 days. Per Randy Hicks **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment currently using triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Chlorine 0 Ppm **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at entrance of walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - pan of food on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
67
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 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 band saw cutting lamb in walk in cooler. No hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Hand wash sink installed. Plan Review still needs to be completed for compliance **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment currently using triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Chlorine 0 Ppm **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at entrance of walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - pan of food on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
67
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - employee washed gloved hands no glove change. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - raw shell eggs over canned soda **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - Hose attached to hand wash sink in employee restroom. - operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - hose attached to hand wash sink faucet in employee restroom . No vacuum breaker. Operator removed spray **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4
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 band saw cutting lamb in walk in cooler. No hand wash sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. - observed band saw cutting lamb in walk in cooler. No hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee used hand wash sink next to back door to wash mint **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - in mop sink room **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance - ceiling tiles over cook line dusty. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door **Warning**
36-03-4
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. - dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment currently using triple sink **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook employees **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - pan of food on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan cover dusty - walk in cooler shelves dusty **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at entrance of walk in cooler **Warning**
36-17-5
20
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Wet nesting on clean cups stored on dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Floor in front of walk in cooler located by bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Water bottles and bucked of pickled radish stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in coolers shelves have debris.
22-16-4
61
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
47
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
38-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Underneath grill reach in cooler, soiled gasket **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in and WIC **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line reach in cooler underneath the grill - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the dishwasher and front bar area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood soiled -Deck oven bottom -bins by the back for flour, outside exterior soiled -back prep wall soiled -WIC fan cover dusted -Outside of the dishwasher machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerusalem Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerusalem Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerusalem Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine not washing/rinsing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jerusalem Restaurant.
How does Jerusalem Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Jerusalem Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Jerusalem Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jerusalem Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jerusalem Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerusalem Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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