Taqueria Jerusalem
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Taqueria Jerusalem, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lake City restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at bibb stat supplies water to unit.
29-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoops in in bulk container of flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on unit exterior.
50-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed on truck exterior. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden legs of countertop and wooden shelf over three compartment sink are not treated or covered. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth solution over 200ppm. Operator remixed solution to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Antonio Food Handler Certification expired 1-2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
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/ Glenda Garcia Food Manager Certification expired 9-7-2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden legs of countertop and wooden shelf over three compartment sink are not treated or covered. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed on truck exterior. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
61
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) operator stated item had been in cooler since Saturday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); operator stated item had been in cooler since Saturday, see stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Over 200ppm when dipped in sanitizer testing strip turned purple then immediately turned white/ purple. Operator added more water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched glass window to take food order, closed window put on gloves to start cooking food, inspector stopped employee and she washed hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to clean equipment without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef and raw pork in cooking pans the touched reach in cooler door handle, tongs, and seasoning containers without glove change or Handwash.
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made previous days. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table top reach in cooler soiled inside.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter in front of microwave. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor under shelf. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf above Three compartment sink, wooden lining of back window, shelf holding fan at order window.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan bowling in truck soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Table top reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container of sugar on top of microwave.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on table in front of microwave. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Jerusalem last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Jerusalem on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Jerusalem?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Jerusalem.
How does Taqueria Jerusalem compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Taqueria Jerusalem most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake City average of 80.
Has Taqueria Jerusalem's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Jerusalem have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Jerusalem means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria Jerusalem inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Jerusalem is inspected around two times per year on average.
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