SONNY'S BBQ
7055 SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32822 · 407.992.8818
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One small fly by office One small fly by hot box One small fly by dish machine
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One small fly by office One small fly by hot box One small fly by dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. smoked turkey (122F - Hot Holding)for 1 hour Operator put in oven to reheat recheck after 30 minutes 160F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot box shelves
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Around drop chute
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn to cook line reach in cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Server area Operator squeegee
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep area By beer cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook line by hot box
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Chemical hose touching bottom of mop sink Operator cut hose
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and holder by mop sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen by hot box
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink by thermal user
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep area
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Over char grill
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot box shelves
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under flat top grill and behind equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bar area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. A few throughout
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed peppers over bags of precooked chicken in walk in cooler Operation removed
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate18 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet potatoes prepped 3.5 hours prior per operator (121F - Hot Holding) Operator put in oven to heat
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for fries in steamwell Operator removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on cookline
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents dusty over server and dish area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf over cookline Operator removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline Operator provided a beard guard and employee put it on
Equipment in poor repair. Hot box gasket in prep area Operator has work order in
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish area In walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of dill pickles on floor in walk in cooler Operator moved
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Over cookline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Smoker oven in prep area
Light not functioning. Over cookline and in dry storage
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of cooking equipment Hood vents over cookline
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On side wall by utensils
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stores over prepped ready to eat beans and creamed corn Operator moved
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cookline
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket beer cooler
Light not functioning. Hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar Operator posted one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach in freezer cookline Side of grill Fryers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm Recheck 200ppm
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 89F on char broil grill. Operator replaced utensils with fresh water and put on hot part of grill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen. Mold like substance around hand sink by expo area And walk-in cooler door Drain cover under dishwasher Outside of kitchen grills, fryers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink exposed area.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server. Manager counseled employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Use a bowl to scoop fries on cookline.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, prep area and dish area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink on top of food prep area in kitchen
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler Top of hot box in prep area Walk in cooler gasket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers Outside of grill Hoods grill side
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Grillside
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm Hose not in sanitizer. Manager corrected and remade sanitizer buckets. 200ppm
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Ribs in walk in cooler 87 degrees at 12:15. Operator states ribs started the cooling process at 9am. Operator will reheat ribs and start cooling process again.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of cream corn severely dented. Operation threw can away
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Ribs were stacked in deep plastic container with lid on top in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plumber working on drain line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By the dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dishwasher area.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Excessive, garbage on ground surrounding dumpster area. Operator indicates issue getting dumpster emptied.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Styrofoam cup on food prep line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on food prep line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees without proper hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on bottom of hot box in back of house.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drain cover in kitchen and dishwasher.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Bag in a box soda stored under an echo lab for light.
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor in walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water on cook line in lowboy cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and back of house.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line next to slicer.
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.