Sonny's Bar B Q

3101 Dick Wilson Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32301

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sonny's Bar B Q appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Sonny's Bar B Q's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 51F. Operator placed sliced tomatoes inside walk-in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

24-18-4

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on drying dish rack. Operator stored silverware correctly during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in cook line area accumulated with dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag and drink stored next to clean dishes in ware washing area.

40-06-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in cook line area.

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tater tots stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed food item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of diced tomatoes not covered inside salad walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required at water hose side of splitter. Manager connected hose directly to faucet with built in back flow prevention. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on heat lamp and surround ding shelf.

23-03-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed dirty rice in walk in cooler at 48F, per manager stored overnight. Manger disposed of rice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed dirty rice in walk in cooler, per manager stored overnight at 48F.

01B-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag ice stored on the floor in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop water by back door.

42-01-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed salad plates in walk in cooler stored upright under vent. Manager placed plates inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans right of dish washer. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cole slaw uncovered in reach in cooler next to drive thru window. Manager covered cole slaw. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used in fried okra as a scoop. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in pans left of lemonade stand.

24-08-4

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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 Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two 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 78 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonny's Bar B Q means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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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