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SONNY'S BBQ

2250 HWY 71, Marianna FL 32448 · 850-526-7274

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4200423
Grade history
MAR 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Observed dish machine chlorine reading 0ppm. Operator replenished chlorine with 100ppm reading during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quat reading 0ppm in triple sink. Operator primed with 300ppm quat reading during inspection.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Inspection 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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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. Dish machine did not register any chemical sanitizer solution when tested manager primed machine still did not register on test strip. Informed manager to set up 3 compartment sink for washing and sanitizing dishes. Manager set up 3 compartment sink.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on servers line stacked without properly drying first.
Basic/24-08-4
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and/or broken floor tiles near dish area and in front of cook line.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer on floor and around door.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels stuck on food containers on dry rack in dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced swiss 55F, sliced American cheese 55F, sliced cheddar 56F, cut lettuce 58F, sliced tomatoes 55F, beef patties 55F at 2:35pm. Per Manager, all items placed in cooler drawers at 1:30pm from walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded cut lettuce, removed all other items and placed inside walk in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle containing a yellow liquid substance. Manager labeled spray bottle as oil.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler with food to be served to the public. Manager removed employee food at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet cups stored in wet nesting manner at server station.
Basic/24-08-4
Dec 5, 2023Inspection 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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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service in Togo window area with out cover for protection.
High priority/08B-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked together without properly drying in server area.
Basic/24-08-4
Aug 8, 2023Inspection 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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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service not covered for protection.
High priority/08B-02-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on hand sink.
High priority/41-10-4

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.