Sonny's BBQ

2250 Hwy 71, Marianna, FL 32448

American

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Sonny's BBQ has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Marianna restaurants, the typical score is 93; Sonny's BBQ is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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. Dish machine did not register any chemical sanitizer solution when tested manager primed machine still did not register on test strip. Informed manager to set up 3 compartment sink for washing and sanitizing dishes. Manager set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on servers line stacked without properly drying first.

24-08-4

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer on floor and around door.

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels stuck on food containers on dry rack in dish area.

16-46-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and/or broken floor tiles near dish area and in front of cook line.

36-17-5

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major 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 sliced swiss 55F, sliced American cheese 55F, sliced cheddar 56F, cut lettuce 58F, sliced tomatoes 55F, beef patties 55F at 2:35pm. Per Manager, all items placed in cooler drawers at 1:30pm from walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded cut lettuce, removed all other items and placed inside walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle containing a yellow liquid substance. Manager labeled spray bottle as oil. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet cups stored in wet nesting manner at server station.

24-08-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler with food to be served to the public. Manager removed employee food at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service in Togo window area with out cover for protection.

08B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked together without properly drying in server area.

24-08-4

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on hand sink.

41-10-4

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service not covered for protection.

08B-02-4

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in sink in water but no running water improper method. Manager corrected method and turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like build up in smaller unit next to smoker in kitchen area.

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups in shoots not inverted or covered for protection.

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonny's BBQ on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonny's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonny's BBQ.

How does Sonny's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Marianna?

Sonny's BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Marianna average of 93.

Has Sonny's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonny's BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonny's BBQ 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 BBQ inspected?

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

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