Sonny's BBQ

1701 Norman Dr, Valdosta, GA 31601
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Sonny's BBQ has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Valdosta restaurant, which scores around 93. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed dish machine in dish pit area of the kitchen with chlorine chemical concentrations too low between 0ppm-49ppm. Was violation previous inspection. CA: Dish machine chlorine machine must be at minimum proper strength. *COS, Dish machine was primed and ran multiple cycles. Chemical concentrations were then tested between 50ppm and 100ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: -Observed meat sink in rear kitchen area near the smoker with leak at elbow pipe. Was noted previous inspection. CA: All Liquid waste (condensation, waste water, sewage) must be disposed of according to law. *CTM, Have sink serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga. gov within 72hrs.
511-6-1.06(4)(a)
86
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -Observed dish washing machine in dish pit area of the kitchen with chlorine chemical concentrations too low between 0ppm-49ppn. *CTM, Please send documentation once dish machine has been serviced to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed two opened energy drinks with straws (unapproved containers) and Ellianos cup (with lid and straw) stored on shelf near food storage bin in the salad walk in cooler of the facility. *COS, Energy drink was stored in designated drink area and energy drinks were discarded by employees.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed two opened energy drinks with straws (unapproved containers) and Ellianos cup (with lid and straw) stored on shelf near food storage bin in the salad walk in cooler of the facility. *COS, Energy drink was stored in designated drink area and energy drinks were discarded by employees.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonny's BBQ on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonny's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonny's BBQ.

How does Sonny's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

Sonny's BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Valdosta average of 93.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonny's BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonny's 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 BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonny's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.