SONNY'S BBQ
7460 DOVER GARDEN LANE, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-971-1131
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total 6 small live flying around kitchen. Next day call back per supervisor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Live, small flying insects found 1 small live flying insects in kitchen not on any food contact surface Next unannounced per supervisor
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Onion straws prepped at 10:30 not time marked Operator time marked
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries (100F - Hot Holding)Per operator for 20 minutes operator discarded
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun at frontier bar. - electric slicer - interior of fryers
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 2 new hires
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - emailed time plan to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, and reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - valcan ovens
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - speed racks in walk-in cooler - exterior of Vulcans ovens -Hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-in on cooks line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operater have cooked onion on time control but no plan.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the one door white freezer at the kitchen area and the reach-in cooler the one next to the smoker.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. One door stainless Reach-in cooler at the kitchen without.
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total 6 small live flying around kitchen. Next day call back per supervisor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Drawer under grill sliced tomato (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); Operator stated that all the food was at the walk-in cooler and they just stored it in that cooler less than 1 hour ago and they moved to the walk-in cooler to cool down that's why I didn't do a stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operater have cooked onion on time control but no plan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic not labeled label at the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the one door white freezer at the kitchen area and the reach-in cooler the one next to the smoker.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor at the storage room. Operator moved to the shelves.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The smoker so heavy soiled.
Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. One door stainless Reach-in cooler at the kitchen without.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline refrigerated drawers Cut lettuce 45F, Cole slaw 46F, placed overnight. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cove molding in kitchen detaching.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of stove, soiled with food debris. -dish machine wall soiled with grime. -dish rack soiled with grime.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Energizer drink in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator discarded..
TRUE Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); manager voluntarily discarded - queso (44F - Cold Holding). Manager brought to walk-in freezer for expedited cooling
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - ceiling and wall at cook line dusty
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watch
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - bottom shelf of cook line fryers - fan cover in walk in dusty
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. - small black worms in ice bin. Advised operator to call for service. Discard all ice in establishment and not to use machine until fully cleaned out and sanitized all interior surfaces.
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - next to dish machine
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. - small black worms in ice bin. Advised operator to call for service. Discard all ice in establishment and not to use machine until fully cleaned out and sanitized all interior surfaces.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - Drink ice has small worms
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - chicken wings 52f-54f made at 9:45am. Held in walk in cooler - cooked ribs 48f-53f made at 9:25am. stored in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken wings 52f-54f made at 9:45am. Held in walk in cooler - cooked ribs 48f-53f made at 9:25am. stored in walk in cooler
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent over dishwasher heavily soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on cooler at drive through area warped
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below beer counter in bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. - in dishwashing area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - next to dish machine
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.