SONNY'S BBQ
3390 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Winter Park FL 32792 · 407.671.2002
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023001985 | Dec 20, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled above smokers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with grease next to fryers
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to steam well at cook line
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside flour bin. Operator discarded
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under dishwasher
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler at cook line
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles soiled with debris at grill station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled at dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at reach in freezer next to cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease at grill station
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects located at Dishwashing Area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris in handles on both reach in coolers and reach in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in reach in freezer next to fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with accumulated of grease
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to hot box
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
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at the 3 compartment sink
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cooker area Walk in ceiling by fan has dust build up
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