SONNY'S BAR B Q
3101 DICK WILSON BLVD, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850.878.1185
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed dirty rice in walk in cooler, per manager stored overnight at 48F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 51F. Operator placed sliced tomatoes inside walk-in cooler during time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on drying dish rack. Operator stored silverware correctly during time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in cook line area accumulated with dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag and drink stored next to clean dishes in ware washing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in cook line area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of tater tots stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed food item during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of diced tomatoes not covered inside salad walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents on cook line accumulated with dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in dishwasher area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required at water hose side of splitter. Manager connected hose directly to faucet with built in back flow prevention.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on heat lamp and surround ding shelf.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed dirty rice in walk in cooler at 48F, per manager stored overnight. Manger disposed of rice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed dirty rice in walk in cooler, per manager stored overnight at 48F.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag ice stored on the floor in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop water by back door.
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.