SONNY`S REAL PIT BAR B Q
25 CYPRESS EDGE DR, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.446.5700
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding; Pork 113F, pork 131F both reheated to 165F; ( - Reheating)
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021054385 | Nov 10, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes stored on the same shelving of stir sticks and other single service items. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at drink station wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up outside of walk in freezer door and top of reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves has build up.
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hand washing station on cook line. Observed one dead roach on storage shelf next to smoker. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized areas.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink glasses stacked near drink station with visible moisture.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk-in freezer door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed spray foam used to repair parts of walls making them not smooth or easily cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt missing label. Person in charge added.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding; Pork 113F, pork 131F both reheated to 165F; ( - Reheating)
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 staffs certificate expired 2.17.25.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to smoker in back. Person in charge disposed of dead roach.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are cracked on cook line.
Ice bucket/shovel not inverted between uses.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar hand washing sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service to go containers on floor. Person in charge stored correctly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers on cook line not upside down. Person in charge inverted.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By mop sink; floor is unsealed exposing concrete floor.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Several walls have spray foam on them making wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook change tasks and not was his hands. Addressed immediately and he washed his hands.
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. Missing on fries.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager has and expired certificate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dishwasher and cleaned.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All handles are sticky.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Person in charge moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of clean dishes on rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink on top shelf of reach in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside both reach in freezers next to cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled.
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is at 10ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in dish. Person in charge replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw, potato salad at server not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors are greasy. Sides of fryers have grease on them.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is missing under dishwasher.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Person in charge removed phone.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor has unsealed concrete in mop sink area.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed person wash hands for 6 seconds. Addressed immediately and person in charge showed him how to wash hands. Person then washed his hands properly.
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. Observed 1 employee touch stick in mouth then pick up styrofoam cups without gloves on. Then server touch his phone, place back in pocket then grab drink and begin to scoop ice without washing his hands first. Addressed immediately and both people washed their hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer; Ribs 124F, pork 124; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge reheated to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled. Person in charge washed, rinsed sanitized.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice. Person in charge removed bowl.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Exposed wood in kitchen near dish on wall going down to floor. Missing a laminate.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on microwave. Person in charge removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed person eating candy next to reach in cooler. Addressed immediately and person washed hands.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on cheese,lettuce broken. Person in charge replaced both.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice accumulation along inside door.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer chicken not covered. Person in charge covered.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor tiles throughout kitchen trap water in between tiles. Grout is missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under dish machine is slow draining.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In holding unit; brisket 130F; ( - Hot Holding) chicken 126F; ( - Hot Holding). Both reheated to 165F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink. Person in charge placed hose Bibb on hose.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees need to retake food safety.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on both reach in freezer are greasy.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind table in drive through. Person in charge swept up and disposed of roaches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed person in kitchen without a hair net. Person in charge made employee put hair net on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses in server station are wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of oven. Floor tiles cracked.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tile floors do not have grout in between them.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Silver reach in cooler on cookline has ice buildup.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink in kitchen by drive through. Person in charge replaced hand wash sign.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bags of single service to go boxes on floor of dry storage. Person in charge picked up and stored properly.
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.