Sonnys BBQ 217
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Sonnys BBQ 217 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Pace restaurants, the typical score is 93; Sonnys BBQ 217 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed macaroni and cheese 120f, queso 103f in hot hold cabinet # 1 on cook line (less than 4 hours per manager). Also observed cooked chicken 126f, ribs 126f, macaroni and cheese 112f, chicken wings 118f (less than 4 hours per manager) in hot hold cabinet # 2 on cook line. Manager removed all items for reheating during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed pork shoulder roast 120f in upper hot holding cabinet. Less than 4 hours per manager. Manager removed roast for reheating during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection, observed accumulation of mold like substance on interior upper portions of ice machine at establishment.
22-20-5
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw beef patties stored over French fries in reach in freezer on cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed coleslaw in make bar with temperature of 47f. Manager stated over 4 hours. Also observed cooked diced eggs in reach in cooler in rear of establishment with temperature of 47f. Manager stated over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed rack in rear of establishment with cooked ribs 68f and cooked chicken wings 66f. Manager stated less than 4 hours. Manager placed food back into refrigeration during inspection. Also, observed coleslaw in make bar with temperature of 47f. Manager stated over 4 hours. Also observed cooked diced eggs in reach in cooler in rear of establishment with temperature of 47f. Manager stated over 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked bone-in chicken in hot holding cabinet on cook line at 132f. Manager stated less than 4 hours. Manager removed chicken and placed on sheet pan for reheating during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Upon inspection, observed employee preparing salad with bare hands.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Upon inspection, observed 4 or more employees engaged in food preparation with no certified food manager present at establishment.
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection, observed metal pans on rack in dishwashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed large bowl of potato tots in walk in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
39
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup under fan in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Jan 24, 2024
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. Potato salad 52f for one hour.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting in server area by drink machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
82
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station
24-08-4
95
Aug 5, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pork not covered in walk in cooler. Employee added lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side wall of ice machine.
22-20-5
86
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee not wearing gloves while cutting meat on cook line. Operator discarded food immediately and told employee to wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station and pans wet nesting in back prep area of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pulled chicken not covered in walk in cooler. Operator added sheet pan above chicken to cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonnys BBQ 217 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonnys BBQ 217 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonnys BBQ 217?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonnys BBQ 217.
How does Sonnys BBQ 217 compare to other restaurants in Pace?
Sonnys BBQ 217 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pace average of 93.
Has Sonnys BBQ 217's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonnys BBQ 217 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonnys BBQ 217 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 Sonnys BBQ 217 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonnys BBQ 217 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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