SONNY'S BBQ
9213 NW 39 AVE, Gainesville FL 32606 · 352-620-2514
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One old dry rodent dropping on top of hot water heater in the back room of the dry goods storage area. Manager cleaned off top of water heated and discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. soiled leather apron hanging on shelf with single service lids. Manager moved apron.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( plastic bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by ice machine in tray.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on door and behind cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service boat trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler by drive thru window.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( butter ) in walk in cooler.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooking utensils on cookline in water at 128F. Manager removed utensils.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One old dry rodent dropping on top of hot water heater in the back room of the dry goods storage area. Manager cleaned off top of water heated and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. HOT HOLDING Queso 128F on cookline, Manager instructed employee to reheat queso
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol stored with single service container. Manager moved alcohol.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. Grill on cookline has accumulation of carbon on cookline. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at two of the server soft drink dispensing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stapler stored on top of napkins at drive thru window. Manager removed stapler. Soiled oven gloves stored above prep table in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( metal bins in dishwash area )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by back handwash sink and by ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. reach in freezer on cookline has build up inside on top of unit.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. One by four wood strip on wall on right side of ice machine not sealed, smooth and cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Manager wiped gasket. Hood filters soiled with grease Door handles of hot box in kitchen had accumulation of grease
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer solution on cookline showed visible grease on water surface and soiled wiping cloth. Manager had solution discarded and new solution in bucket.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Per manager, a non functioning meat slicer stored in back prep area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( salad dressing bottles ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved lemons
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. sanitizer bucket on floor in pickup area. Manager removed bucket.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet underneath drop off table in dish area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle of wait station tea machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line grill handle. Employee placed tongs on top of grill.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Right side dumpster in parking lot.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temps stored in cook line drawers: coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); egg roll (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in grill drawers three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in warmer next to steam table: pork (131F - Hot Holding); turkey (121F - Hot Holding); chicken (128F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed in warmer three hours prior to temperature being taken. Managers moved items to oven to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table across from smoker. Shelves in wait station reach-in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing beneath cook line fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and wall behind cook line grill. Sides of fryers greasy.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to smoker.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor beneath dish machine.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table across from kitchen smoker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to ware washing area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for banana pudding in wait station reach-in cooler. Manager discarded lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles of wait station soda machine. Hood vents above cook line grill.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of kitchen ice machine. Cutting board on prep table across from cook line fryers stained. Soda gun in bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans stored in wait station hand washing sink. Employee removed pans from hand washing sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to mens restroom not tight fitting.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle for warmer on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line stored in standing water, 97F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line fryers greasy. Wall behind cook line grill greasy. Area behind soda nozzles of wait station soda machines.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler in bar area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath drive thru hand washing sink.
Sep 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in reach-in cooler in drive thru area: coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (53F - Cold Holding). Items dated 9/15.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler in drive thru area: coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (53F - Cold Holding). Items dated 9/15.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in warmer next to drive thru area: ribs (111F,105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated ribs placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved ribs to oven to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table across from smoker.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in mop sink area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to pan of ketchup in drive thru area. Manager placed drink on bottom shelf.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Dumpster on side of building missing lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood behind grill and fryers greasy. Top of dish machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager turned containers over.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind and beneath fryers and grill greasy.
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.