WINTER SPRINGS, Seminole County

HEART OF JERUSALEM CAFE

5683 RED BUG LAKE RD, WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Dec 1, 2025
City
WINTER SPRINGS
County
Seminole
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 24215350

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink in kitchen used for food items

22-20-5

Detail 24215354

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-24-4

Detail 24215353

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -all cooler handles

36-73-4

Detail 24215355

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under kitchen equipment

23-03-4

Detail 24215352

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -kitchen hand wash sink sink faucet handles soiled

16-46-4

Detail 24215351

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 17Total: 20

08A-11-5

Detail 23703944

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

22-02-4

Detail 23703942

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table Can opener and holder

02C-02-5

Detail 23703937

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

22-20-5

Detail 23703947

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-07-4

Detail 23703934

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. And area around it

32-04-4

Detail 23703933

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23703935

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout

36-32-5

Detail 23703945

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Women's restroom ceiling tiles sagging

14-11-5

Detail 23703951

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in kitchen not working

35B-01-4

Detail 23703948

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23703941

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back door frame damaged Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 23703949

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

22-08-4

Detail 23703939

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 23703943

Basic - Light not functioning. 4 in hood One by back door

31B-04-4

Detail 23703940

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms. Provided operator with a copy Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23703952

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

35B-03-4

Detail 23703950

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23703936

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table Reach in cooler

21-10-4

Detail 23703946

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Under cutting board make table

36-27-5

Detail 23703938

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23403686

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -gyro meat 56F -chicken 56F Operator placed on ice Corrective Action Taken

36-09-4

Detail 23403679

Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. -woman's restroom floor cut hole next to toilet

32-04-4

Detail 23403684

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -woman's restroom Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23403683

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -bottom of door frame at rear exit door Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23403680

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven has accumulation of food debris Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23403682

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS next to ice machine -men's restroom -woman's restroom Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23403681

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23403685

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes stored in sink next to water heater Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 15Total: 19

08A-11-5

Detail 22672207

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 22672219

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

22-02-4

Detail 22672212

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cook line cutting board

16-37-1

Detail 22672203

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22672218

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

32-04-4

Detail 22672213

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom

14-01-5

Detail 22672205

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk seasoning

23-24-4

Detail 22672215

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line prep cabinet handle - reach in freezer handle

16-55-4

Detail 22672220

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.

35B-01-4

Detail 22672217

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

36-73-4

Detail 22672204

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - next to oven - next to flat top grill

36-24-5

Detail 22672202

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - door frame at back door

14-69-4

Detail 22672201

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 22672209

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 22672216

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - women's restroom

23-03-4

Detail 22672208

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter - glass door freezer

35B-03-4

Detail 22672210

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22672211

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-05-4

Detail 22672214

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - single serve togo items stored next to gas water heater

48-04-4

Detail 22672206

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 16

08A-11-5

Detail 22324477

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - in walk in cooler, raw chicken over can soda and bottled water

03A-02-5

Detail 22324484

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

22-02-4

Detail 22324470

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - cookline cutting board stained.

16-37-1

Detail 22324479

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 22324471

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

32-04-4

Detail 22324485

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom

23-24-4

Detail 22324482

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - coolers on cookline

35B-01-4

Detail 22324473

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

36-73-4

Detail 22324476

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below triple sink

36-24-5

Detail 22324486

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - door frame at back door

14-69-4

Detail 22324475

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 22324474

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - in both restrooms

23-03-4

Detail 22324480

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

35B-03-4

Detail 22324478

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door

25-05-4

Detail 22324481

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - styrofoam togo boxes stored next to gas water heater

36-27-5

Detail 22324483

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at triple sink Repeat Violation

49-05-4

Detail 22324472

Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. - WD 40 stored on top of gas water heater. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21932001

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.

16-37-1

Detail 21932007

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test kit Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 21932002

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21932009

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - vegetable cooler

35B-08-4

Detail 21931998

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - over three compartment sink

10-07-4

Detail 21932008

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - spoon and special tool Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21932005

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood vents - all cooking equipment - exterior soda machine Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21932006

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of vegetable cooler

14-20-4

Detail 21931999

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used. -lining table at fryer

24-18-4

Detail 21932004

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - clean utensils next to warewash area Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21932003

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - vegetable cooler

36-27-5

Detail 21932000

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - grill area

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21372861

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21372864

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station. Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21372859

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 21372857

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Mmohar Alabir Yuhaina Redvan - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21372858

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21372856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind water heater. Walk around electric box. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

14-42-4

Detail 21372863

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21372860

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

24-18-4

Detail 21372855

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils stored handle side down stored at rack next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21372854

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.all walls in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21372862

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Behind dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 22

22-41-4

Detail 21367690

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm

41-05-4

Detail 21367683

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Drain power drain opener stored under prep sink in kitchen area.

01B-02-5

Detail 21367680

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21367677

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); chicken lamb kebabs (49F - Cold Holding); chicken kabobs (49F - Cold Holding); beef kabobs (49F - Cold Holding); land kabobs (49F - Cold Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 21367687

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station. Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line.

16-37-1

Detail 21367693

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-02-5

Detail 21367698

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. Mmohar Alabir Yuhaina Redvan

31B-03-4

Detail 21367682

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter.

27-16-4

Detail 21367692

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter.

22-20-5

Detail 21367695

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 21367689

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-14-4

Detail 21367688

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment. Knife stored in white shelving rack on cooks line.

14-74-7

Detail 21367694

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 21367681

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on prep table in kitchen area.

35B-01-4

Detail 21367679

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open.

36-24-5

Detail 21367691

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind water heater. Walk around electric box.

14-42-4

Detail 21367678

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-69-4

Detail 21367685

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler. Ice buildup in glass door freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21367696

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

24-18-4

Detail 21367684

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils stored handle side down stored at rack next to 3 compartment sink.

36-27-5

Detail 21367686

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.all walls in kitchen area.

29-11-4

Detail 21367697

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Behind dish machine.

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 20758234

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean utensils next to 3 compartment sink.

22-02-4

Detail 20758240

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

31A-09-4

Detail 20758232

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher stored in Hand sink at front counter.

22-20-5

Detail 20758236

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-24-4

Detail 20758233

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On all equipment in kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 20758235

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf above make line in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20758237

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, cooking oil in kitchen area.

10-08-5

Detail 20758238

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

23-03-4

Detail 20758239

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 20550703

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20468893

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20468894

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Mahmoud has taken test and failed 3 times. Time extended Approved from Amy Zaleski. Time Extended

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 20

01B-01-4

Detail 20312085

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

12A-10-4

Detail 20312100

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Line cook

09-19-5

Detail 20312088

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ready to eat sliced tomatoes with his bare hands

08A-04-5

Detail 20312087

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and lamb stored over unwashed vegetables

08A-05-6

Detail 20312095

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over shredded lettuce in reach in cooler( Traulsen)

22-02-4

Detail 20312082

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line

53A-01-7

Detail 20312092

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-02-4

Detail 20312093

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen area

05-08-4

Detail 20312099

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-01-5

Detail 20312083

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

35B-01-4

Detail 20312091

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door

35B-08-4

Detail 20312101

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In kitchen area Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20312098

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of produce on floor in walk-in cooler. Prepared Hummus stored on floor walk-in cooler Bulk sugar, #10 can goods, cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area

10-08-5

Detail 20312090

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-01-5

Detail 20312086

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In ice machine at front counter

22-08-4

Detail 20312096

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen area

05-09-4

Detail 20312097

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In holding unit on cookline

31B-04-4

Detail 20312089

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen area and front counter

38-08-4

Detail 20312094

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Walk-in cooler no light bulb in socket

02D-01-5

Detail 20312084

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sesame seeds