Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q

35620 Hwy 27, Haines City, FL 33844

American

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Haines City restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All holding cabinets.

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the prep area.

24-08-4

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from cup on cook line and continue to make food. Coached operator on proper hand washing procedures.

12B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Operator removed Ice buildup on door of walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels and rewashed rinse and sanitized clean containers in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 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 drinking from cup and handling sanitizer bucket and return to food service no glove change or hand wash. Coached operator on proper hand washing procedures.

12A-09-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jugs of cleaning chemicals on floor of chemical room. Operator picked all jugs off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around walk in cooler door on cook line. Operator cleaned water from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits above portion eggs and condiments. Operator move produced to the bottom of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the door of the walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 11, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.. Dumpster lid is broken.

33-15-4

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 10, 2022

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. 00 ppm. Sanitizer container was empty the manager replaced the chlorine.100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Steam cabinets and microwave.

23-24-4

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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 Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two 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 Haines City?

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Haines City average of 90.

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 three 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 two times per year on average.

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