Sonny's Bar B Q
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Sonny's Bar B Q has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Pensacola restaurant, which scores around 95. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Jul 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
61
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ribs 44F (held 24hrs) and chicken wings 45F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs 44F (held 24hrs) and chicken wings 45F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen next to dish area blocked with grease trap.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris and grease in hand sink in kitchen next to dish area.
31A-11-4
82
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cookie dough and brownies in walk in freezer contaminated with ice from ice buildup.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean meat (pork and chicken mix) at 45F in walk in cooler held over 24hrs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean meat (pork and chicken mix) at 45F in walk in cooler held over 24hrs. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed cookie dough and brownies in walk in freezer with accumulated ice on top of product from ice build up. **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk in freezer inside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned up ice during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water over floor drain in dry storage area at back of kitchen. Operator cleaned up water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from drink machine line onto floor in back storage area of kitchen
29-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead rodent and 2 worms on trap in back storage area of kitchen under storage racks. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on a trap in back storage area of kitchen under storage racks. **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection, observed approximately 20 small flying insects in the following areas: 5 between smoke room and tea station and 15 in dry storage area. No small flying insects observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. Operator sprayed for the small flying insects. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw chicken pan over bagged shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed hamburger beef at a temperature of 50/49F in walk in cooler; sliced cheese 58/ retemp 54F, pork egg rolls 58/retemp 53F, Cole slaw 52/ retemp 50F in reach in cooler on ice. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following food was out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time: Upon inspection, observed hamburger beef at a temperature of 50/49F in walk in cooler, pork shoulder 49/ retemp 43/42/40/41/40/33/36; Bacon 53/retemp 43F, sliced cheese 58/ retemp 54F, pork egg rolls 58/retemp 53F, Cole slaw 52/ retemp 50F in reach in cooler on ice. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upon inspection, observed no hand washing sign at server prep station in kitchen. Operator printed and posted hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upon inspection, observed standing water pooled in back left of dry storage area next to drainage pipes under storage rack. Operator squeegeed standing water off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
50
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonny's Bar B Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonny's Bar B Q on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's Bar B Q?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonny's Bar B Q.
How does Sonny's Bar B Q compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Sonny's Bar B Q most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Sonny's Bar B Q's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonny's Bar B Q have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonny's Bar B Q means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sonny's Bar B Q inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonny's Bar B Q is inspected around three times per year on average.
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