Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, which has been cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Melbourne restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Use crack lid in walk in cooler the containing coleslaw that is covering coleslaw. Manager replaced crack lid with a new lid clean lid **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler meat cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
86
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile closer to back door and hand wash sink damaged through water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in freezer door gasket is starting to tear
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave interior is soiled was use last night.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
67
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler in on cooked line had standing water. Operator squeezed the water out. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
90
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed on air drying rack with cleaned equipment. Had container and lid is broken. Operator discarded the container and lid. Operator discarded the items **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Observed ceiling vent in kitchen cook line is soiled with dust. Also ceiling damage in prep area station probably from water damage 1 tile is damaged **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Observed ice bin on drive through side and ice machine interior is soiled needs cleaning **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed approximately 4 to 5 steel tongs that are in poor condition. Permanently stain. Operator discard the poor condition utensils **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
78
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
May 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3-4 live flies in kitchen but not touching tcs foods. Called supervisor on duty. Stated next unannounced inspection
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep table is soiled with old food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at dish area 2 spray bottle containing toxic liquid not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen box of frozen fries stored directly on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed ceiling tiles,vents, walls and floor are soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Observed ice machine and multiple ice bin interior is soiled with brown like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
58
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Grease on the back parking lot due to. Action has taken place to absorb a majority of the grease. There is still heavy amount of grease on pavement. Recommended to block section of the back parking area off to prevent cars traveling through till cleaned up.
33-20-4
95
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed hose attached to mop sink faucet touching the bottom of the rim of mop sink. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Observed 1 live fly in kitchen area. Talk to supervisor C. Woods stated next unannounced inspection
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Observed can opener blade is soiled Observe microwave on cookline area interior ceiling is soiled with old food debris **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Observed 2 drink dispenser backsplash area is soiled Drink dispenser #1 at wait station closer to ice bin Drink dispenser #2 at drive through. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
14-24-4
Basic - Observed ceiling tiles, vents, and walls are heavily soiled needs some good TLC cleaning. Throughout the back of the house
36-34-5
Basic - Observed standing water in underneath cabinet at bar area where the beer drums are located inside the cabinet
36-22-4
58
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottles stored on counter of service station over single service items and sugar packets. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 the mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior corners and covers to ice bins at soda machines have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator had employees begin cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom is missing a covered receptacle in stall
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and cell phones on prep surfaces. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaging in food preparation are not wearing hair restraints. Operator provided hair nets **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on wall of cook line over equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler and walk in freezer have an accumulation of dust
36-50-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera.
How does Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera have averaged around five 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 of Viera 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 Viera inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q of Viera is inspected around three times per year on average.
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