Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average DeLand restaurant scores 73. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled BBQ with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1- flying insect in storage area ,. 1- flying insect in food perpetration area. 1- flying insect in bar area.
35A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Cooking equipment soiled with grease and grime.
23-03-4
78
Nov 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Report .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station glass door reach in cooler potato salad (44-45F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45F-Cold holding )placed overnight . Operator instructed to discard ranch dressing made in house, and placed other food items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At wash ware area.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3- dead roaches on storage area floor. Operator cleaned area . **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at bar hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour lid containers soiled with food debris . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
58
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on kitchen equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish machine racks soiled p with grime.
23-03-4
Basic - Smoker area wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly, by food preparation areas.
29-19-4
Basic - Washware area floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
78
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler pulled pork (44-47F - Cooling), operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3- flying insects in food preparation areas. 1- flying insect in reach in freezer **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rolling cart in walk in cooler Pulled pork (52 - Cold holding ); chicken (58F - Cold holding ) ; recently returned to unit, 15 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Sealed bags of beans, pulled pork. **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at front line handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach at front counter floor. operator removed and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in warewashing area. operator educated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in storage area floor, **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Smoke area wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stained with food . **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
74
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. Macaroni and cheese 45F/ less than 4 hours . Opera reduced amount in container . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -kitchen cutting board stained with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled in preparation area,with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Storage area wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland?
Across the inspection record, “kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland.
How does Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland 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 Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland 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 of Deland inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Deland is inspected around three times per year on average.
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