Sheik (The)
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Sheik (The) stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Sheik (The)'s latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of spatula taped with duct tape, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Still using **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Still needs attention **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing watch on line, employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer around unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board, moved to sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-24. Paid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 6-2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing watch on line, employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer around unit. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board, moved to sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
64
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. No time mark on shell eggs at cookline. Marked by manager.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Simple green. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Minor.
23-24-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on spatula handle. Moved by manager.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canister of tuna dented on the seam. Person in charge removed onsite **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. A few Shell eggs on cook line are cracked. Person in charge removed broken eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area immediately behind beverage dispensers has debris
22-02-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee sick notification requirements.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty ar hand wash sink on serving line. person in charge refilled dispenser with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sausage/egg pita using TPHC of 4 hours but not on the TPHC list presented at inspection. Person in charge added item to TPHC. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge was able to provide proof of training for some employees not all.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair in and around triple sink area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cereal bowl with milk located in dishwasher area. person in charge removed and discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked Canisters near triple sink indicates dripping water.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair near triple sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air filters on ice machine near front counter soiled. Person in charge removed and changed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open in left rear of store. person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steaks were thawing at room temperature. Person in charge corrected on site by removing steaks and placing them into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water from ice machine near server counter draining onto the floor instead of directly into drain. person in charge relocated ice machine so that water drains directly into drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
30
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large Cutting board next to walk in freezer has grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at rear door with light visible from the inside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in back mop sink closet are in disarray and not properly in position. One tile missing where recently moved managers office was located. Operator stated at beginning of inspection that plans were in the works to replace tiles and remodel back room **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen slow draining.
29-20-5
82
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sheik (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sheik (The) on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sheik (The)?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sheik (The).
How does Sheik (The) compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sheik (The) most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sheik (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sheik (The) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sheik (The) 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 Sheik (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sheik (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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