Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+ppm. Person in charge voluntarily discarded solution and replaced with solution testing at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed one employee on cook line with a torn single-use glove. Employee removed gloves, washed hands, and donned new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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. Observed opened canister of whipped cream with no date marking stored in server line reach in cooler. Person in charge stated whipped cream was opened two days prior and added date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottle with lid stored on prep table next to steaming units on cook line. Employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Person in charge provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket and handle in disrepair on bottom door of left heating unit closest to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease on the ground. Observed excess grease build up on ground in enclosure surrounding rear exit of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on ground near doorway in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; dust build up on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Dust build up on personal fan behind bar area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of red powdery substance stored on top shelf by back prep table at rear of kitchen. Person in charge stated it was a brisket rub and labeled accordingly. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at dish wash area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in freezer, employee food not segregated or labeled.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tiles where meat smoking is located has build up of grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash station by grill in kitchen, pipe leaking. Manager stated maintenance worker just arrived to fix issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of stored meat seasoning not labeled.
02D-01-5
70
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects, 1 at dry storage area, one at wait station and one in drive thru area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in smoker area has build up of lime scale.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on shelf in smoker area have wet nesting. Operator moved to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven in smoker area has black debris on bottom.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line have grease build up. Sides of fryers have build up. Exterior of bulk seasoning containers on lower shelf at smoker area, soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers at smoker area. Operator moved to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage area, bulk flour and seasoning containers not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot box at cook line, brisket (130F - Hot Holding). Manager moved to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In double door reach-in cooler on second line, egg (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cooler has been opened for lunch rush. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar, hot water turned off. Manager turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in prep area, black mold-like substance at ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple door handles on hot holding units at cook line have build up.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open bottle waters on shelf above prep table. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal and plastic containers in kitchen have wet nesting. Plastic cups at drink station have wet nesting,
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor in dry storage room. Manager stated they have called for repair on ac unit leaking. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawers under grill, interior soiled. Employee stated drawers are not in use at this time. Keg beer .reach-in cooler at bar, interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall below counter in dish area has mold-like substance.
36-27-5
47
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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 Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three 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 Jacksonville?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
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 eight 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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