Sonny's BBQ
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Sonny's BBQ has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Sonny's BBQ's latest score of 100 sits above the Sanford average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - ranch (62 - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded COOKLINE - coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); - tomato (46F - Cold Holding) manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling COOLER AT COOKLINE: - hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 4 hours. Moved items to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet out back
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - observed on white parts at top of inside
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - inside door flaps
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays
16-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at small reach in
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - conduits dusty over hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - cooler at drive through. Manager threw out **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - upright cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. - observed standing water at mop sink. Manager states a work order has been issued to clear drain. **Warning**
29-20-5
45
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. - provided to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks
16-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles around vents dusty in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at server station - below equipment in back prep area
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - next to lowboy at cook line
36-27-5
70
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. From the complaint ceiling tile at the bar area has a white growth. Per the Operator they have new tiles to replace . Operator believes damage is due to AC condensation . **Warning**
36-34-5
95
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
64
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at the bar used as a dump sink currently this is the only sink available at the bar -recommend adding a dump sink at the bar
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the walk in cooler entrance, dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles and air handler
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -char grill
14-11-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. At the cooks line the char grill is not under the hood and the side between the wall and hood has a grease build up, the grill should be moved under the hood
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Where cinnamon butter is prepped the wall and red rack soiled -hood filters soiled -hood exterior -exterior of the char grill
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Lexans
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the back door heavy dust build up at the air handler
36-27-5
64
Oct 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue board on the fly trap needs to be changed
35A-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - line freezer KINTERA missing the fan gaurd
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the walk in cooler cove tile At the ice bin area broken tile
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -line ticket monitors need to be dusted backs and cables
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the back door the brooms hanging on the wall
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink feed line is spraying water at the dish area causing standing water
29-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonny's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonny's BBQ on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonny's BBQ.
How does Sonny's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Sonny's BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Sonny's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonny's BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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