Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Merritt Island average 77, so Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for filters on wall between dish and ice machine areas
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea bucket used to mix brewed tea is egregiously Stained/soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beneath sink in dish area
36-24-5
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Tea dispenser nozzles in Togo area are soiled.
22-13-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered. Operator placed lid on container **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under sink in dish area
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
64
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler on service line banana pudding (51F - Cold Holding); slaw (52F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top of make line ribs (112F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to reach in cooler
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Each stall is missing covering for waste receptacle **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Evidence of wet nesting on stacked pans on shelves
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Glass door reach in cooler in service line has consistent drip from condenser that is landing on food items below
08B-52-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans over service station have an accumulation of dust. Walk in cooler shelves and frames are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Drain line from keg cooler behind bar
29-03-4
52
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose bib under hand wash sink between cook line and Togo area
29-34-4
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. Multiple employees have expired certificates
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior wall of ice bins at each soda station have an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All stalls
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves and frames for shelves are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container and remade buckets. 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Between cook line and Togo window. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans over service line have an accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear corner on interior of ice bin for soda dispensers have an accumulation of mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
74
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding); eggroll mix (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm operator remade to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear corners on interior of the ice bin for soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covers are broken in 3 smaller stalls **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
74
Mar 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up around door
14-69-4
95
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad station stand up Reach in cooler. cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the door remains open for extended periods of time as employees make salads
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not functional during inspection. Repairman onsite **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks on prep surface of cook line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish and kitchen areas
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door seam of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans angled at soda dispensers in service line
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Near dish area is slow draining
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink of dish area
29-11-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island.
How does Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q of Merritt Island is inspected around three times per year on average.
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