Sharky & Jack's
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Sharky & Jack's has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Sharky & Jack's on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three comp sink 500+ quaternary Added water then was 300 **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over liquid eggs in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled at the bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above server beverage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
86
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sliced bacon over cooked rice in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact stained/surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting board on sandwich top reach in cooler 2) soda gun nozzle in middle of bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. On the buffet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
08B-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Server beverage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters to hood system over equip,ent on cooks line soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apples not washed on buffet line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
50
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sliced bacon over cooked rice in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact stained/surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting board on sandwich top reach in cooler 2) soda gun nozzle in middle of bar **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. On the buffet **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apples not washed on buffet line **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Server beverage area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters to hood system over equip,ent on cooks line soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three comp sink over 500+ Remade and then was 400 **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary strips for 3 comp sink and sanitizer buckets
16-37-1
Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner on buffet line **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shredded cheese in third pan lined with to go bag in sandwich top cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet line
08B-15-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container at the bar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fries on walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Walk in cooler fan cover 2) interior of fryers on cooks line 3) outside of flat top grill on cooks line
23-03-4
61
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken breast 49 Shredded cheese 48 Sandwich top cooler on cooks line Placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery 20 minutes later Grilled chicken 43 Shredded Cheese 43 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Sprayer in dish room
29-44-4
Basic - Ice buildup in sandwich top reach in cooler on the cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Clean silverware not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under tables in dish room
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Three Light not functioning on hood system on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sever beverage station
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
52
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage on the buffet found at 110° after two hours. Corrective action taken: reheat sausage to 165° within two hours for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese on the buffet found at 71° after two hours. Corrective action taken: place the cream cheese into the walk in cooler to achieve 41° or lower for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and soda gun holster in the bar
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharky & Jack's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharky & Jack's on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharky & Jack's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sharky & Jack's.
How does Sharky & Jack's compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Sharky & Jack's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Sharky & Jack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharky & Jack's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sharky & Jack's 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 Sharky & Jack's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharky & Jack's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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