Sonny`S Real Pit Bar B Q
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Sonny`S Real Pit Bar B Q has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Palm Coast average 79, so Sonny`S Real Pit Bar B Q is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed spray foam used to repair parts of walls making them not smooth or easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt missing label. Person in charge added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hand washing station on cook line. Observed one dead roach on storage shelf next to smoker. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink glasses stacked near drink station with visible moisture.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk-in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding; Pork 113F, pork 131F both reheated to 165F; ( - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 staffs certificate expired 2.17.25.
53B-13-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to smoker in back. Person in charge disposed of dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are cracked on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not inverted between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service to go containers on floor. Person in charge stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers on cook line not upside down. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By mop sink; floor is unsealed exposing concrete floor.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Several walls have spray foam on them making wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on fries.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook change tasks and not was his hands. Addressed immediately and he washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager has and expired certificate.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dishwasher and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All handles are sticky. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Person in charge moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of clean dishes on rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink on top shelf of reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside both reach in freezers next to cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
43
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is at 10ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in dish. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw, potato salad at server not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors are greasy. Sides of fryers have grease on them.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is missing under dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Person in charge removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor has unsealed concrete in mop sink area.
36-02-5
58
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor tiles throughout kitchen trap water in between tiles. Grout is missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under dish machine is slow draining.
29-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer s soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
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/ Food manager can not show proof of CFM certificate.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler not dated. Cooked Ribs in walk in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By meat walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on clean prep table in back. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on counter. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup around door and ceiling.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from spatula on cook line. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in dry storage area. Per person in charge items came in this morning.
25-05-4
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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 Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny`S Real Pit Bar B Q?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five 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 Palm Coast?
Sonny`S Real Pit Bar B Q most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.
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 six 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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