SONNY'S BBQ
12124 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, Orlando FL 32836 · 407-789-3000
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2024
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 13, 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
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging near the grill on the cook line.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand wash sink located in the back prep kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed shaker with white powder not labeled.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paper towels stored next to windex on the storage shelve located in the chemical closet. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green and white cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen recommend replace or resurface.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers and lids stacked wet on the storage shelves in the dish machine area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored in the expo line
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings uncovered stored in the walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like growth around the edge of the wall around caulking in the dish machine area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket..
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of sanitizer stored next tomato ketchup on the shelve in the expo line, Manager moved at time of inspection.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked on the ends has ice berg lettuce stored inside reach in cooler located back prep kitchen. Manager removed at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed two handwashing signs missing in the bathroom used for staff and customers.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Observed fire suppression system hood not properly sealed located on the cook line. Observed bottom of the smoker edge around missing located on the southern pride.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink located unisex bathroom draining very slow operator notify plumbing company. Note: Four unisex bathrooms employees will be using the same restroom as customers.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can provided for hand wash sinks throughout kitchen and bar. One trash can was placed beside the hand wash sink in the expo line and server area.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed Fire Suppression System has rusty metal on the bottom panels above fryers on the cook line and flat grill and chargrill located on the cook line. Recommend to replace or resurface the panel Spoke to QA in our district office concerning the issue.
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.