Sonnys Real Pit Bar-B-Q

751 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Sonnys Real Pit Bar-B-Q appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

That's lower than the typical Sebring restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Dec 12, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jun 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed waitstaff drop off dirty dishes then walk to POS machine and use touch screen then take clean plate to table then dip ice and make drinks, without washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in handsink basin at waitstaff area. Operator removed from sink and discarded.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two cooks on line preparing food with no beard gaurd. Operator had employees add guards. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed beverage glasses at waitstation wet nested..
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hinge broken on walk-in cooler door and must be lifted to shut.
14-11-5
67
Nov 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar area with draft beer and blender at dining area. Observed glasses for poured drinks at the area. But no ice observed at area. Bar not being used while inspector was present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: At callback operator had not submitted plan remodel to plan review. Bar area still in place. Operator showed a print out from DBPR website saying plan had been submitted. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged tiles at back hall. Operator states repair order underway. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floors not sealed and water has worn concrete down no longer easily cleanable at waitstation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonnys Real Pit Bar-B-Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonnys Real Pit Bar-B-Q on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Sonnys Real Pit Bar-B-Q compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

Sonnys Real Pit Bar-B-Q most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.

Has Sonnys Real Pit Bar-B-Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonnys 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 Sonnys 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 Sonnys Real Pit Bar-B-Q inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonnys Real Pit Bar-B-Q is inspected around three times per year on average.