SHEIK SANDWICHES AND SUBS
2708 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · (904)353-8181
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2026
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016051250 | Nov 3, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2026
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2026
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs stored over onions and fish stored over lettuce in the walk in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent dropping on top of file cabinet, 3 rodent droppings on two container of unopened salt. Per owner a new air conditioners were installed yesterday and the technician had to run the wiring through the ceiling. All ceiling tiles appear to be new in this area. Per operator they must have fallen from the roof and above the ceiling tiles. Manager cleaned and sanitized area.
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 marking on steak and sausage, employee wrote time marking.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet Above mop sink where red and black hose is connected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained small white cutting board. Mold like substance on ice chute in dining area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In server area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents on cooks line and dining area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table Near steamer with grits stored inside.
Equipment in poor repair. Water leaking in reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In server area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two unlabeled bins with a white powdery substance stored inside.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in service area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with black debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large clear food container used to scoop sugar.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen, storage area and ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vent in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on white and green cutting boards.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with black debris under fryer, floor soiled with black debris behind walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in service area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on gasket and door frame of cooler. Grease build up exterior flat top grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on large container with a white powdery substance stored inside.
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg whites stored over cooked sausage, employee moved egg whites to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stain marks on white Cutting board.
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 employee certificates are expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Manager cleaned ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen area are dusty.
Food stored on floor. A few cases of meat stored on floor due to collapsed bottom shelf on storage rack.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in server area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Jan 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle Stored in cooler near cheese
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Dry wiping cloth stored in bottom of cheese container on cooks line
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet near ice machine
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. No written procedures provided, emailed manager clean up procedures
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight build up on interior of ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on Meat slicer, employee discarded beverage
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on top of microwave
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing fried foods
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on Walk in freezer floor
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon touching slaw
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near register
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in the walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in kitchen area behind flat top grills
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. White sanitizer solution stored on floor in server area
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Condiment shelf near register
Oct 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Aleve stored with cheese in reach in cooler
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish and pork chops stored over a case of lettuce in the walk in cooler, employee properly stored food items
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing after splitter before black hose connection
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. No written procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean up
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained long white cutting board
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop sugar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling and walls in kitchen and storage area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table near microwave, employee moved beverage
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing fried food items
Food stored on floor. Boxes of pre sliced cake stored on floor in the walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on clear door cooler Dusty fan covers in the walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled Grey bin with a white powdery substance stored inside operator stated it's sugar
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. No written procedures provided, emailed manager written procedures. Manager printed and posted during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line Ice chute in dining area Exterior or ketchup bottle on counter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Near condiment area
Dead roaches on premises. One under shelf in dry storage area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One employee beverage On meat slicer and one on prep table. Employee discarded
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with facial no beard guard present
Food stored on floor. Case of cheese cake stored on floor, manager properly stored case of cheesecake
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon touching Slaw, employee removed spoon
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing in Server area, emailed manager Hand wash sign, manager printed and posted sign near hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover is soiled with dust
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table near meat slicer, one wet wiping cloth on cooks line on counter
Dec 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs then removed gloves and grabbed tongs to put meat on grill without washing hands. Spoke with manager about proper hand washing procedures
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag Used to store bread on cooks line
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter before Dark grey hose near ice machine and mop sink
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. No written procedures provided, emailed manager clean up procedures
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on prep line
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. One new employee started two days ago
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle Clear solution stored on bottom shelf in back of establishment
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in Dt area
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee cup on prep table near microwave, employee moved cup to bottom shelf
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cell phone stored on prep table where microwave is stored
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Two connected boxed fountain drinks stored on floor near register
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink near register
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and debris on exterior or cooking equipment
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease build up on wall behind cooking equipment, dusty walls in the walk in cooler, dusty walls and equipment throughout restaurant.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored In bucket with soiled water when not in use.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.