JERUSALEM RESTAURANT
Old Vineland Road
Kissimmee, Florida, 34746
Osceola County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/12/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4: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 dish machine not working correctly . Operator advise me prior to testing .
- 08B-47-4: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.
- 23-03-4: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
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk - in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves debris Cooling drawer gasket under grill debris
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill
- 08A-11-5: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-05-6: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-20-5: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
- 53A-05-6: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/12/2025 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In cook line reach in coolers
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with food on floor in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white reach in freezer next to cook line
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In walk in cooler. Provided operator with sign **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
- 53A-05-6: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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4: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**
- 36-03-4: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**
- 16-55-4: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**
- 36-17-5: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4: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**
- 36-03-4: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**
- 16-55-4: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**
- 36-17-5: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**
- 08B-38-4: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**
- 10-20-4: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**
- 51-16-7: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/27/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4: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**
- 36-03-4: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**
- 16-55-4: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**
- 36-17-5: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**
- 08B-38-4: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**
- 10-20-4: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**
- 51-16-7: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - in mop sink room Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance - ceiling tiles over cook line dusty. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door Warning
- 16-55-4: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
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook employees Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at entrance of walk in cooler Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - pan of food on floor in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4: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
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 12A-07-5: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
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - raw shell eggs over canned soda Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-37-4: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
- 29-34-4: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
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. - observed band saw cutting lamb in walk in cooler. No hand wash sink. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee used hand wash sink next to back door to wash mint Warning
- 51-16-7: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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.
- 40-06-5: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.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Wet nesting on clean cups stored on dish area.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Floor in front of walk in cooler located by bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4: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.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in coolers shelves have debris.
- 08A-02-6: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).