Sheik in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
2953 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207Sheik in Jacksonville has accumulated 167 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection—more than 60 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in at least 12 of the past 8 inspections, with employee health policy violations appearing in every inspection from August 2023 onward. Recurring findings include improper cooking temperatures, time-as-control protocol failures, inadequate chemical storage, allergen awareness lapses, and food contact surface violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure on record. The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025 was a complaint-based inspection that identified 39 violations (including 2 high-priority findings for employee health reporting and food contact surfaces) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on August 18, 2025 documented 36 violations and was completed with no further action, while an August 2024 complaint inspection also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. A fire safety violation citing the absence of a portable fire extinguisher near the cook line was documented in September 2015.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sheik in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Sheik in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sheik in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections35 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sheik in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sheik in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Sheik in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 31, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sheik in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sheik in Jacksonville are: Approved food source, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sheik in Jacksonville had?
- Sheik in Jacksonville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sheik in Jacksonville find?
- Sheik in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 31, 2025 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sheik in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Sheik in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Sheik in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sheik in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sheik in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Famous Sandwiches and Subs (2015).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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