Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q has 10 inspections in the public record. On Aug 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in continental reach-in freezer and walk” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seat 190 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill top facing fryer, soiled with grease . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Smoker area , hot holding unit . Beans 150F , for 2.5 hours ,in kitchen hot holding **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Smoker added to front counter , food preparation table., reach in cooler, bar relocated, to where the salad bar was previously located. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach under storage racks, on floor. Operator cieaned and removed from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in Continental reach-in freezer and walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Cooked chicken, 9-6-9-8 frozen in walk in freezer ,not removed from package . Operator instructed to discard **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
64
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, by soda rack,
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzle soiled with food debris at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of bar keg cooker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of soda stored at drive thru reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Sep 13, 2022
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. -soda dispenser soiled with dirt. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle placed on top of cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Light shield in disrepair in storage area.
38-01-4
74
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 Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in continental reach-in freezer and walk” 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 Orange City?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange City average of 76.
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 four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q 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 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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