SONNY'S BBQ
3506 S ORLANDO AVE, Sanford FL 32773 · 407 321 9295
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
APR 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019015958 | Feb 1, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - turkey (122f-126f - Hot Holding). Operator moved to a warming unit for reheat
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk opened 3days prior per manager.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at walkin freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. - reach in freezer
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 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
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - multi function server portioning food
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - at walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (129F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to reheat
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing and trapped old food debris
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezer and walk in freezer
Feb 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - ranch (62 - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded COOKLINE - coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); - tomato (46F - Cold Holding) manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling COOLER AT COOKLINE: - hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 4 hours. Moved items to cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet out back
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - observed on white parts at top of inside
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - inside door flaps
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at small reach in
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - conduits dusty over hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - cooler at drive through. Manager threw out
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - upright cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. - observed standing water at mop sink. Manager states a work order has been issued to clear drain.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles around vents dusty in kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at server station - below equipment in back prep area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - next to lowboy at cook line
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. From the complaint ceiling tile at the bar area has a white growth. Per the Operator they have new tiles to replace. Operator believes damage is due to AC condensation.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the outside mop sink no back flow preventor present
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at the bar used as a dump sink currently this is the only sink available at the bar -recommend adding a dump sink at the bar
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the dish area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the drive Thur under the soda station the drain is also soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the dish area cracked and loose tiles In front of the coolerv
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet not secure to the wall at the hand sink in the carry out area
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at the bar used as a dump sink currently this is the only sink available at the bar -recommend adding a dump sink at the bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the walk in cooler entrance, dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles and air handler
Equipment in poor repair. -char grill
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. At the cooks line the char grill is not under the hood and the side between the wall and hood has a grease build up, the grill should be moved under the hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Where cinnamon butter is prepped the wall and red rack soiled -hood filters soiled -hood exterior -exterior of the char grill
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Lexans
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the back door heavy dust build up at the air handler
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.