Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q

811 Russell Pkwy, Warner Robins, GA 31088

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

“Garbage/refuse properly disposed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 93, which Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed the hot water at the hand sink in the drive-thru area at 68 F. The Person In Charge (PIC) informed me that one of the water heaters is not working properly, which could be a possibility of why the sink does not have the correct hot water temperature. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Have the water heater replaced/repaired, and make sure the hand sink has the proper hot water temperature.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the ambient air temperature inside the reach-in cooler (48 F) above 41 F. The Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods were at the correct cold holding temperatures, but the unit was too warm. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Corrected on Site (COS): TCS foods moved to another unit. Please have the unit serviced/repaired. Per PIC, a repair representative is enroute to make repairs on the unit.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the grease receptacle lid open. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC closed the lid on the receptacle.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed the outside of the grease receptacle was heavily soiled with grease buildup. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent from developing buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. Clean the grease receptacle.

511-6-1.06(5)(q)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed a big gap at the bottom of the walk-in cooler door, where there is a possibility of the ambient air exiting from the inside of the unit. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The door must be repaired/replaced as soon as possible.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed the outside of the grease receptacle heavily soiled with grease buildup. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. Clean the grease receptacle.

511-6-1.06(5)(q)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed in use sanitizer buckets and the sanitizer at the three compartment sinks with 0 parts per million (ppm) of QAC solution. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 150-400 ppm. Have the sanitizer dispenser serviced. Facility will manually disperse sanitizer and check for accuracacy using their test strips.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q?

Across the inspection record, “garbage/refuse properly disposed” 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 Warner Robins?

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Warner Robins average of 93.

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 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 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 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 three times per year on average.

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