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SONNY'S BBQ

3390 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Winter Park FL 32792 · 407.671.2002

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats177
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5807141
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects located at Dishwashing Area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023001985Dec 20, 2022Feb 3, 2023$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled above smokers
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with grease next to fryers
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to steam well at cook line
Basic/36-24-5
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside flour bin. Operator discarded
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in dish area
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under dishwasher
Basic/36-73-4
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/. Plans were submitted and approved on 4/2/25 Log No. HQ-25-5752 New plans have 6 hand wash sink. But only 5 hand wash sinks at the facility. Advised manager to talk to plan review regarding extra hand wash sink. Facility needs to submit a new drawing or add the hand wash sink in that location.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler at cook line
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles soiled with debris at grill station
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled at dish area
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at reach in freezer next to cook line
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease at grill station
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects located at Dishwashing Area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris in handles on both reach in coolers and reach in freezer
Basic/23-24-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in reach in freezer next to fryers
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with accumulated of grease
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to hot box
Basic/29-49-6
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in handwash sink next to prep station
Basic/29-20-5
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at the 3 compartment sink
High priority/29-34-4
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloved hands checking on the meat cooking in the cooker and walk back to the cooks line and continue working without glove change
High priority/12A-09-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with coleslaw in the walk in cooler
Basic/10-01-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cooker area Walk in ceiling by fan has dust build up
Basic/36-27-5

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.