Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q scores about where you'd expect for a Apopka restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust above cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area has no beard guard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. 48 hour hold on individual bags of Baked beans in walk-in-cooler not individually dated only bin that the beans are stored in large bin. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-53-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at smoker pulling up pants several times with gloves on continuing prep without proper hand washing. Manager stopped and addressed proper handwashing **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored next to sauces under prep table **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 90° corrected to over 135° **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling rack soiled in dry storage and by walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler has standing water and front to go area **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, license was paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk-in-freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at drive thru soiled Mop sink soiled
23-03-4
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile at drive through broken with standing water in tile Tiles by dish machine area broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
90
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 44f to 48f less than one hour, operator moved to walk-in-freezer for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Green beans dated with a discard date for 4 days Baked beans dated with a discard date for 3 days **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at smoker area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook on line **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by mop sink **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile at drive through broken with standing water in tile Tiles by dish machine area broken **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in Cole slaw **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of cooler at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises Unused equipment stored outside at dumpster area **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage **Warning**
36-73-4
45
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker at hose bib splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum Installed improperly
29-34-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125F on grill. Staff removed utensil **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in storage. Manager turned on the side. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At char grill. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
70
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink prep area blocked by 2 cans **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers in walk-in-cooler holding corn has old labels
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water reach in cooler at to go area **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cooks line by take out window when tiles are missing
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles disrepair on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Bar area and warewashing **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking from hand sink by freezer off cooks line and hand sink at back prep area
29-11-4
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in Walk-in-freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, in front take out area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q.
How does Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Apopka average of 78.
Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q 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 Real Pit Bar B Q inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q is inspected around three times per year on average.
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