Sonnys BBQ 32

30503 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
American
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sonnys BBQ 32 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Sonnys BBQ 32 was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “live”, showing up six times.

Among Palm Harbor restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front bar used to store glassware. Item was removed/relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with buildup of debris under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under chargrill with heavy buildup of burnt residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers at front bar with old beer residue.
22-16-4
74
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly by drive through window 1 live fly in dry storage 2 live flies by soda machine I'm wait station. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in back of restaurant over food.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda gun in bar broken and covered in plastic wrap.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator placed food to appropriate area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door rusted.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers in dry storage.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cook line shelves are rust putted
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in on cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in cook line grooved.
14-09-4
43
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 130F
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the seating area 1 live fly in prep area landed on prep table, staff cleaned and sanitized the area. 2 live flies total No contamination observed.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 130F hot hold
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron stored on wire rack containing food **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw Pork 60F cooling after being thawed beyond 41F under running water. Pork was out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
06-01-5
55
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife on magnet. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar glass scrubber located in hand wash sink. Operator removed glass scrubber.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. Operator stocked soap during inspection.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator replaced sign at hand wash sink during inspection.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of convection oven
23-03-4
67
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Mar 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live fly on clean tray. Operator killed fly and washed tray 1 live fly under prep table with steamers 2 live flies under prep tables near fryers, manager killed one **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live flying in front of kitchen, killed by manager 1 live on metal rack, killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live on box holding paper towels, killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live by to go window, killed by manager and area sanitized 2 live in bar, both killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live in front of house near POS, killed by manager and area sanitized **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: 2 live under cabinet of Point of sale station in kitchen 1 live around hand sink in prep area 1 live on wall above office door 2 live flying around in dry storage 1 live on shelf in dry storage 1 live flying around in dish area 1 live on wall in cook area 1 live flying around in cook area Operator killed, discarded and sanitized all areas **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Mar 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live fly on clean tray. Operator killed fly and washed tray 1 live fly under prep table with steamers 2 live flies under prep tables near fryers, manager killed one **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler by microwave in kitchen Reach in cooler in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
78
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on cooler door 3 inside hinge of cooler door on cook line 7 live inside compressor area of reach in cooler on cook line
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130F. Operator turned heat of hot holding unit up **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler by microwave in kitchen Reach in cooler in prep area
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on counter near to go window
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom door of hot holding box
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of oven. Tongs have been relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
47
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect spotted in kitchen and 2 flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (47F - Cold Holding); banana pudding (45F - Cold Holding); tossed salad (46F - Cold Holding) Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding) second temp 40F at 4:25pm; Sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) second temp 41F at 4:25; Ranch (46F - Cold Holding) second temp 40F at 4:25pm. Operator moved into walk in cooler. Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (47F - Cold Holding); banana pudding (45F - Cold Holding); tossed salad (46F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stacked food containers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager on duty replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. 2 floor drains in kitchen area near hot box draining slowly. Operator was able to plunge the standing water from area. Per operator, there is a scheduled cleaning with plumbing company. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handle of scoop in flour container.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty food container. Discussed with operator the importance of storing utensils on clean surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline and behind bar warped/deep grooves
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on hot box torn. Reach in cooler unable to hold temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage areas and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of butter stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved bucket off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
33
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer touched soiled dishes and did not wash hands before touching clean dishes. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing with operator
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 126F hot hold. Pan was not completely sealed. The pan was placed at the front of the unit. Other items in the box were 135F and above **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handout provided via email
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Education provided via email
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch bag stored on lower shelf of prep table on the left as you enter the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cinnamon butter 45F cold holding, ambient temperature of unit 38F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed during inspection 1 near dish wash area and 1 near mop sink. No cross contamination observed.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large sprayer containing degreaser not labeled. Operator label sprayer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Prep area, condensation coming from air conditioner. No cross contamination observed.
36-22-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonnys BBQ 32 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonnys BBQ 32 on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonnys BBQ 32?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sonnys BBQ 32.

How does Sonnys BBQ 32 compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Sonnys BBQ 32 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Sonnys BBQ 32's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sonnys BBQ 32 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sonnys BBQ 32 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 Sonnys BBQ 32 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonnys BBQ 32 is inspected around four times per year on average.