Sonny's BBQ

12124 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Suite # 110, Orlando, FL 32836

American

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Sonny's BBQ has three inspections in the public record. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Sonny's BBQ trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paper towels stored next to windex on the storage shelve located in the chemical closet. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green and white cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen recommend replace or resurface.

22-02-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored in the expo line **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings uncovered stored in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like growth around the edge of the wall around caulking in the dish machine area.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket.. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers and lids stacked wet on the storage shelves in the dish machine area. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonny's BBQ on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Sonny's BBQ most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

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

No. Recent inspections at Sonny's BBQ have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sonny's BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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