SHEIK (THE)
9720 ATLANTIC BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32225 · (904)721-2660
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-24. Paid at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over slicer in between walk in cooler and freezer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on prep area near toaster, discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees items (gum) stored with pita bread, discarded
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing a watch, watch removed
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of spatula taped with duct tape, manager discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Not Removed but no water access. Plumber called to handle
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of spatula taped with duct tape, manager discarded
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign provided
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Manager had employees fill out forms at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler, employee cleaned
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover in walk in cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing watch on line, employee removed watch
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer around unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board, moved to sink
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-24. Paid at time of inspection.
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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover in walk in cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing watch on line, employee removed watch
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer around unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board, moved to sink
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Simple green. Marked by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Minor.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on spatula handle. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine.
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.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canister of tuna dented on the seam. Person in charge removed onsite
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area immediately behind beverage dispensers has debris
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty ar hand wash sink on serving line. person in charge refilled dispenser with soap.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair in and around triple sink area
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked Canisters near triple sink indicates dripping water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair near triple sink area.
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.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open in left rear of store. person in charge closed dumpster lid.
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.
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.
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.