Sonny's Bar-B-Que

2684 W Cr 48, Bushnell, FL 33513

American

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sonny's Bar-B-Que has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited two times.

Sonny's Bar-B-Que's latest score of 86 sits above the Bushnell average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on work top cooler at drive through. Operator placed on lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on top,shelf of storage rack. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave in cook line area closest to office. Operator had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen raw beef stored over frozen ready-to-eat cheese curds and onions rings not in commercially sealed packing. Operator moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near front counter area.

29-20-5

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched nose then pulled plated food from pass thru without washing hands. Manager spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-25-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open can drink on shelf over prep table on cook line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees on cook line with beards. Beard guards were provided by manager during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and under dry storage shelves soiled with grease and food debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Two holes in wall at bar behind hand sink.

36-24-5

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Hand washing sink near smoker at front counter has a slow drain.

29-19-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed tomatoes and unwashed lemons on shelf over buckets of ranch dressing.

08B-17-4

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -mold like growth in top portion of ice machine -mold like growth in back of ice bin at server station soda fountain

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floor soiled -dry storage floor under shelving soiled operator had floors cleaned during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles/cove molding missing and/or in disrepair in dish area

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -onions on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk in cooler fan guards soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind dish machine soiled

36-27-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe on dish machine.

29-11-4

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer coolers under grill Burgers (48F - Cold Holding); Hot Dogs (46F - Cold Holding). Manager put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand sink by smoker. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's Bar-B-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonny's Bar-B-Que on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonny's Bar-B-Que.

How does Sonny's Bar-B-Que compare to other restaurants in Bushnell?

Sonny's Bar-B-Que most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bushnell average of 83.

Has Sonny's Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sonny's Bar-B-Que have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonny's Bar-B-Que 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-Que inspected?

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

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