THE SHEIK SANDWICHES AND SUBS

Name: THE SHEIK SANDWICHES AND SUBS
Address: 422 S ORANGE AVE, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL, 32043, US
Rating: 54.5

422 S ORANGE AVE, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043

License #2000878

🍽️ American ℹ️

54.5 Grade F / 100

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January 14, 2026 · 7 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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THE SHEIK SANDWICHES AND SUBS in GREEN COVE SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 72 total violations — 23 critical, 15 major, 34 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing at entrance to walk-in freezer.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up observed on floor of walk-in freezer.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Four discarded tires by dumpster.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on the floor at triple sink.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Six live flying insects at drain in office. One live flying insect at flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes held in elevated pan in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 48F. Per operator, tomatoes have been in the same unit overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Cut tomatoes held in elevated pan in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 48F. Per operator, tomatoes have been in the same unit overnight.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2024.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing at entrance to walk in freezer.
[36-73-4] Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers is soiled. .
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up in walk in freezer and ice cream freezer at front counter.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual packaged on site brownies at front counter have no labeling information.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster is not posted, operator posted during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Shelf below flat grill is soiled.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shell eggs into a bowl then handle clean utensils without washing hands first. Also, observed another cook crack shell eggs, remove gloves and place on new gloves without washing hands.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Three live flying insects at tea urns.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at three compartment sink hangs below the flood rim.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 47F. Per operator, tomatoes have been in the unit overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Cut tomatoes in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 47F. Per operator, tomatoes have been in the unit overnight.
[03F-02-5] 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. Shell eggs being held on time controls have no time marking. Operator states eggs brought out at 6:29 and marked the time on the board.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on threaded faucet with attached hose beside ice machine.
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator states his certification expired.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No reporting agreement available for Sara. Operator had employee sign during inspection.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator replaced soap.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Diamond expired 11-1-2024.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/2024.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint for cook.
[36-73-4] Floor/walk/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers with heavy grease build up. Wall and shelving to left of fryers with grease build up.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up in walk in freezer.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies for customer self-service at front counter have no labeling information.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under grill has black build up. Fry heat lamps have grease build up.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. See stop sale. Observed employee crack shell eggs into bowl, place eggs on grill, handled spatula, handled ready to eat pita bread with same gloves hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hangs below sink flood rim.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee crack shell eggs into bowl, place eggs on grill, handled spatula, handled ready to eat pita bread with same gloves hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no/incorrect time marking. Shell eggs being held on time controls marked on board as 9:01. Operator states time is incorrect and eggs actually brought out at 6:01. Operator marked correct time on board.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board at triple sink with heavy black staining.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwash sink blocked by trash can.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator could not locate at time of inspection.
[53B-01-5] 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. Operator could not locate at time of inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray/squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squirt bottle with blue liquid at triple sink. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at drive thru.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks with no hair restraints, one cook with no beard guard.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of walk in freezer. Ceiling tile/vent missing over steam table area.
[36-73-4] Floors/walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls to left of fryers and behind flat grill are soiled. Floor under fryers has grease accumulation.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with excessive ice build up on shelving and floor. Duct tape used to repair hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for grits by steam table in standing water at 92F. Manager removed water.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies and cakes for customer self service at front counter have no labeling information.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook with gloved hands cracked shell eggs into a bowl, mixed and placed on grill. Employee removed gloves and placed on new gloves then handled clean utensils. No handwash in between glove change. Employee coached on proper handwashing procedures.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects by bag in box soda rack. One live flying insect to right of ice machine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above cooked chicken in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager moved pork to proper storage.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F. Per manager, tomatoes have been in the cooler overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Cut tomato in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F. Per manager, tomatoes have been in the cooler overnight.
[11-26-1] 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. No proof available for Skylar M, hired approximately one month ago.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid on counter by reach in cooler. Manager stated it is degreaser and labeled.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall behind hand wash sink and behind warmers to left of fryers is soiled. Floors throughout kitchen, prep, ware washing and behind ice machine are soiled.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping breads wearing a watch.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on cook in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Two buckets of pickles on the floor in walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up throughout walk in freezer.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water on grill at 92F.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual packages of brownies and sliced cakes at front counter for customer self-service. Per operator, products are portioned/packaged on site. 61C-4.010(1)(c) FAC: Public food service establishments which prepare and package food products for sale within the establishment must ensure that packaged food products are properly labeled. A label is not required on food products placed in a wrapper, carry-out box, or other nondurable container for the purpose of protecting the food during service to and receipt by the customer. Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink is leaking underneath and faucet handle is very loose.
[12A-18-4] Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands then dried hands on their pants.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects at prep table across from hand wash sink. One live flying insect under hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed opened bag of raw chicken stored over opened bag of French toast sticks and fries in bottom of right reach in cooler. Operator rearranged to proper storage.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers at pick up window holding unwrapped spoons and various condiments are soiled.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator replenished towels.
[41-17-4] Spray/squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squirt bottle with yellow liquid under the three compartment sink not labeled. Operator labeled.