Sonny's BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Sonny's BBQ has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Park restaurant scores 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside flour bin. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under dishwasher
36-73-4
86
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans were submitted and approved on 4/2/25 Log No. HQ-25-5752 New plans have 6 hand wash sink. But only 5 hand wash sinks at the facility. Advised manager to talk to plan review regarding extra hand wash sink. Facility needs to submit a new drawing or add the hand wash sink in that location. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
82
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles soiled with debris at grill station **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled at dish area
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at reach in freezer next to cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease at grill station
23-03-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects located at Dishwashing Area **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in handwash sink next to prep station
29-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris in handles on both reach in coolers and reach in freezer
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in reach in freezer next to fryers
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with accumulated of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to hot box
29-49-6
67
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at the 3 compartment sink
29-34-4
86
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloved hands checking on the meat cooking in the cooker and walk back to the cooks line and continue working without glove change
12A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with coleslaw in the walk in cooler
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cooker area Walk in ceiling by fan has dust build up
36-27-5
78
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at the wait station no date,per operator opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at wait station. The rest of the sinks in the store have hot water
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils at the pick up area
24-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from grill
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at cooks line
29-11-4
70
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 14 rodent droppings on top of dish machine;Operator immediately cleaned up 1 rodent dropping on Fanta Orange boxed soda located by door leading to dinning area **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At cooker/prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading outside
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop holder drive thru
10-04-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonny's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonny's BBQ on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 Winter Park?
Sonny's BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Sonny's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonny's BBQ have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.
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