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Sonny's Bar B Q

1460 Timberlane Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
American
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
52
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Sonny's Bar B Q has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 87. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings at 53°F Less than 4 hours per operator, left out of walk-in for delivery.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Open pork put back in original shipping box.
08B-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At drive thru.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at pickup area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pork in walk-in.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at Togo area.
29-11-4
52
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46°F, Less than 4 hours per operator, door on unit left open.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Less than 50 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Raw pork roast stored in old cardboard boxes.
08B-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Togo sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Prep area across from dish room.
36-22-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No hot or cold water at hand sink. Togo area.
29-08-4
52
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork for baked beans in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
90
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm quat
22-43-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tile damage various areas, floor of walk-in cooler at door to walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer unit gasket on cooks line.
23-03-4
70
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front Togo area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on counter at line.
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk-in cooler in front of door to walk-in freezer.
36-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sheet pan of beef on speed rack in walk-in. Covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. In drive thru area
12B-02-4
70

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 Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonny's Bar B Q?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonny's Bar B Q.

How does Sonny's Bar B Q compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Sonny's Bar B Q most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sonny's Bar B Q means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sonny's Bar B Q inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonny's Bar B Q is inspected around two times per year on average.

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