Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
39
Score
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 87. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink- quaternary solution 500 ppm. Employee corrected solution to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket- quaternary solution 500 ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station. Sink blocked with cell phone and charger cord and bucket. Employee slid items to side of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Multiple metal food lids stored in sink. Employee removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station. Inspector brought it to an employees attention, paper towels were not placed at sink. Employee stated they go to the dish area to wash hands.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sani bucket quaternary 500 ppm, 3 compartment sink quaternary 500 ppm too strong. Dish machine- chlorine 10 ppm not strong enough.
16-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license in lobby from 2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor and behind fans.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station. Provided establishment with paper sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor has unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
39
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed coleslaw 54F and beef patties 47F time marked 10:00-12:50 with no written procedure available. Manager filled out Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dish area.
24-08-4
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad 53F and coleslaw 49F in reach in cooler under grill at 2:00. Per employee held since 1:00. Employee stored chicken salad and coleslaw on ice during inspection. New temperature at 3:00: chicken salad 41F and coleslaw 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk without date mark in walk in cooler. Manager date marked milk 02-28-24 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance on ceiling in ice machine at server station.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-service plastic beverage cups stored under paper towel dispenser next to hand-wash sink at server station. Manager moved plastic cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-23-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth Quaternary 500ppm at prep area. Manager corrected sanitizer solution to Quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked chicken at 109F less than 4 hours , reheated during inspection.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 69F , slaw 78F, less than 4 hours per operator , set up ice table to cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink set up wash, sanitize, rinse
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed warmer on the cooks line not opening properly also gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted to dry properly.
42-01-4
Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed hand lotion in servers area with utensils.
40-04-4
61
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
90
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed macaroni and cheese at 62F 11:15am in standing water in prep sink near smoker since 11am.
06-01-5
95
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
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 Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two 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 Tallahassee?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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 two times per year on average.
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