Sheik #4 (The)
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Sheik #4 (The), the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Sheik #4 (The)'s latest score of 70 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line discard trash and touch rim of garbage can and then touch ready to eat philly meat without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed multiple food items being held on time as a public health control with no time marking in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated all food items were placed in flip top cooler 30 minutes prior. Time markings were added to food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items on flat top grill at temperatures of 89-112F. Person in charge stated food items were cooked 30 minutes prior with the intention of being held hot. Food items were reheated to temperatures of 168-172F. Cooked philly meat, cooked beef patties, cooked junior beef patties (89-112F - Hot Holding) Cooked philly meat, cooked beef patties, cooked junior beef patties (168-172F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower near to-go window. Employee began cleaning soda tower. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored with no protective covering next to coffee machine on front line. Person in charge covered coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table on front line and not stored in sanitizing solution in between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair shelves in dry storage area.
14-71-4
52
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell eggs then pull ready to eat toast from toaster without changing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink on front line unable to dispense paper towels. Person in charge removed paper towels and removed dispenser from service to be fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelving unit across from walk-in cooler with food items stored on top. Person in charge removed cardboard and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over prep table near three compartment sink with slight dust build up. Person in charge cleaned tile before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee set of keys and cell phone stored on shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed employee items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster at corner of parking lot with open lid. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored in reach in cooler under flip top cooler. Person in charge removed beverage from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
61
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line , cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items just placed in reach-in cooler, added to Time as a Public Health Control procedure and marked time. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink, spray bottle identified as bleach water not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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. Operator stated two employees hired less than 30 days, no proof of employee responsibility training.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At front counter, employee used styrofoam cup to scoop ice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At drink station at front counter area, cell phone on counter. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up at back wall by cooling unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At drink station by front counter area, coffee filters in container with no cover or protection. Employee placed in plastic bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At drink station at front counter area, tea dispenser with tea not covered. Operator covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In walk-in cooler, wall and door have rusting. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
52
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sheik #4 (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sheik #4 (The) on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sheik #4 (The)?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sheik #4 (The).
How does Sheik #4 (The) compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sheik #4 (The) most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sheik #4 (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sheik #4 (The) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sheik #4 (The) 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 Sheik #4 (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sheik #4 (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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