The Sheik
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
52
Score
The Sheik appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Operator has new concept and added some new equipments in restaurant that were not on previous plans. Operator will submit new updated plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Operator stated he sent information but Tallahassee unable to find anything. Provided operator with DBPR HR-7005 a' Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review and also menu will need to be submitted as per Plan Reviewer in Tallahassee. 30 time extension given **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Spoke to Plan Review department in Tallahassee. Letter was sent to operator but no response back yet. Submitted letter to operator during call back inspection and given 30 days time extension. Letter states "DENIAL WARNING FryDay's LOG #HQ-26-5101 FILE# 328615 Your plan review process requires information to be submitted. I have made several attempts by email and USMAIL. The review process is a 30-day period of which you have 7 days remaining. If I do not receive all of the items by 12:00pm on 03/08/2026 I will deny this application. Please submit directly to my email the needed information or I cannot continue the plan review process." **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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/. Operator has new concept and added some new equipments in restaurant that were not on previous plans. Operator will submit new updated plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Operator stated he sent information but Tallahassee unable to find anything. Provided operator with DBPR HR-7005 a¿¿ Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review and also menu will need to be submitted as per Plan Reviewer in Tallahassee. 30 time extension given **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
43
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 17 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 crack raw shell eggs and return to handling food and to go containers without washing hands
12A-27-4
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. Cashier employee handling cash and card transactions and then handling food and to go containers without washing hands
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw pork stored over gallon of juice in make table reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water valve is turned off at hand wash sink on front line next to drive thru area
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda nozzles and ice chute with black mold like build up in customer dining area
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dining room ceiling tiles with water damages
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers gasket torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk in Freezer door entrance **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in back kitchen area
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up Reach in coolers gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior make table reach in cooler with soiled build up **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In three compartment sink inside bucket
21-03-4
27
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shell eggs stored over case of produce lettuce on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator has two food handler employee with expired certificate. Operator has many new food handler training booklets but has not completed training certificate yet **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal clothing on stored on shelf next to dry canned food in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in Freezer door in disrepair and will not close properly due to ice build up as well Reach in cooler on front line with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside entrance of walk in Freezer has floor tile in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in Freezer door with ice build up on door and floor
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipments on cook line with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior shelves in walk in cooler with residue build up
22-16-4
58
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap at hand wash sink. Reviewed with employee
12A-20-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna (50F - Cold Holding, re-temp 41F); cheese (71F - Cold Holding, re-temp 45F); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding, re-temp 45F), all items stored in flip top reach in cooler and place there from main walk in cooler approximately 6am. Employee stated was making a catering order and left out a bit and place back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of chemical spray stored on shelf next to food storage bags and over slicer equipment in back kitchen area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 crack raw shell eggs and handle to go container without washing hands. Reviewed with employee and employee wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator has some employees missing date of birth and trainer's certificate number on food handler certificates **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands in three compartment sink area
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sinks in kitchen. Employee provided soap at hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice shield in ice machine bin in kitchen area with black mold like build up **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Some ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with dust build up
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while preparing food **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table reach in cooler with torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer debris Under fryer on cook line floor soiled with grease and black build up **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in walk in freezer at entrance in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and cooking equipments with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside make table reach in cooler on cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing raw meat in tub on prep table in back kitchen. Reviewed with employee and will place in walk in cooler
06-01-5
19
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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. All employees training certificates are expired with SafeStaff. Manager will order new books **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine shield in kitchen area with black mold like substance build up **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Single ceiling tile near back door with black mold like substance
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at several places in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cook line
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in walk in freezer Under cook line equipments **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler make table on cook line with soiled gaskets Exterior of fryer soiled soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
33-16-4
64
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2022.
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at hand wash sink next to drive thru area
31B-02-4
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. Operator has 4 food handler employees hired over 60days and person in charge unable to provide proof of any employee training. Person in charge contacted manager and manager has possession of employee training and will notify inspector for call back inspection **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles vent next to manager office with dust buildup **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. 1. Cove molding in walk in cooler in disrepair 2. Floor tiles in walk in freezer in disrepair
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches trap on roach device on back counter behind hot water tea machine. Employee removed and discarded dead roach trap. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
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 prep table on front line next to food prep under microwave area
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Floor soiled in walk in freezer 2. Floor soiled under cooking equipments **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters at back prep station area
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior fryer with grease buildup Make table reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in kitchen being thawed at room temperature for approximately 3 hours from being removed from walk in freezer. Temperature 42F-51F. Employee place raw beef back in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryer with great build up
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine shield with black like mold substance **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Sheik last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Sheik on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Sheik?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Sheik.
How does The Sheik compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Sheik most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Sheik's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Sheik have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Sheik means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Sheik inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Sheik is inspected around two times per year on average.
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