Sonny's Real Pit BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Sonny's Real Pit BBQ has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Sonny's Real Pit BBQ was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Lynn Haven restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Left a copy.
11-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
82
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee with nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server preparing baked beans with no gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Speed rack rails in walk in cooler soiled with food and grease like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on food contact surface next to cutting board. Manager removed cloth and placed in laundry.
21-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing multiple bracelets and server wearing a watch during food prep.
13-07-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing raw chicken 56F turkey 79F (11:00-11:32). Employee placed product in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door and frame.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Upright cooler portioned coleslaw at 41F, upright freezer raw breaded chicken tender, walk in cooler raw chicken 41F not covered.
08B-12-5
52
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum beaker on non-chemical side of fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 employee load dirty dishes into dish rack then removed clean dishes from dish machine without first washing hands.
12A-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large clear container with white powdery substance inside. Manager labeled container as flour at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 1 wet mop stored inside of mop sink. Manager hung mop to dry at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice along door and on floors of walk-in freezer. Manager told employee remove ice buildup during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
64
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans 109F in drive through area hot holding steam table. Per employee green beans in steam table less than 4 hours. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-24. License paid at time of inspection. Verified with district office. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dish pit. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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/. Rebecca Trotter expired 9-25-24.
53A-03-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Garbage cans soiled in dish pit and cook line.
33-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed dust and mold like substance inside ice scoop holster. Items sent to dish pit and cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/mold like substance on speed racks in walk-in cooler. Front of fryers soiled. Dust and mold like substance inside ice scoop holster. Holster cleaned at time of inspection.
23-03-4
50
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed box of cookies in walk in freezer not covered for protection.
08B-12-5
95
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonny's Real Pit BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ.
How does Sonny's Real Pit BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?
Sonny's Real Pit BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lynn Haven average of 91.
Has Sonny's Real Pit BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ 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 BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonny's Real Pit BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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