SONNY'S BAR B Q
630 N NAVY BLVD, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850-456-2000
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed ribs 133f in hot hold cabinet # 1 at establishment. Manager stated less than 4 hours. Manager moved ribs to warming cabinet during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upon inspection, observed changes have been made to establishment from initial plans. Cooker listed on plan review is a smoker, salad bar on plans is now a bar with beer taps, dish machine added in dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection, observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer # 1 at establishment.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm at time of inspection. Upon examination, chlorine container was empty. Operator replaced container with new one, achieved 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: milk 47f for approximately 30 minutes. In reach-in cooler: pre sliced cheese 50f for 3 hours.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hottest water achieved at all sinks is 80f. Repair services arrived during inspection, and achieved 85f during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoops for sauces for cinnamon sugar. Operator replaced bowl for spoon.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ribs 44F (held 24hrs) and chicken wings 45F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs 44F (held 24hrs) and chicken wings 45F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling in back storage location. Operator stated they have maintenance scheduled to come out to fix the leak.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen next to dish area blocked with grease trap.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris and grease in hand sink in kitchen next to dish area.
Dec 7, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cookie dough and brownies in walk in freezer contaminated with ice from ice buildup.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean meat (pork and chicken mix) at 45F in walk in cooler held over 24hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean meat (pork and chicken mix) at 45F in walk in cooler held over 24hrs. See stop sale.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead rodent and 2 worms on trap in back storage area of kitchen under storage racks.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on a trap in back storage area of kitchen under storage racks.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed cookie dough and brownies in walk in freezer with accumulated ice on top of product from ice build up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk in freezer inside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned up ice during inspection.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water over floor drain in dry storage area at back of kitchen. Operator cleaned up water during inspection.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from drink machine line onto floor in back storage area of kitchen
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.