Sonny's Real Pit BBQ

1501 3Rd St Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880
American
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Sonny's Real Pit BBQ has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other Winter Haven restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 112F Baked beans 112F Operator replaced items Mac and cheese 157F Baked beans 179F at 1:20 pm **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in hand washing sink at the bar, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At the end of the Cook line, operator sanitized area with sanitation solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
Nov 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
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 Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Sonny's Real Pit BBQ compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Sonny's Real Pit BBQ most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Sonny's Real Pit BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.