SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q
4731 COMMERCIAL WAY, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 352-597-3322
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies, by the dishwasher area. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The operator changed the bucket. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies, by the dishwasher area. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, under the dishwasher area. The operator swept up the dead roach and sanitized the area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several plastic cups wet nesting by the drink serving area. The operator separated the cups.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the cook line equipment area is soiled with grease.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. The operator fixed the hood filters.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. 1 container with old food on it. The operator moved the container to the dishwasher area to be rewashed.
May 12, 2026Inspection 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. Observed Turkey (122F - Hot Holding) in hot holding drawer off cook line. Employee started to reheat product.
1 dead roach on floor in front of walk-in cooler. Employee removed and started to clean and sanitize area.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in several areas of kitchen.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger meat over tater tots and onion rings in freezer by drive through. Operator removed.
1. Dead fly on shelf at bar. Operator removed fly and cleaned and sanitized the area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in server station and by front smoker.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board stored in dry storage grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Lids and containers in ware washing area wet nesting
Equipment in poor repair. Plexiglass Door on warmer damaged and repaired with duck tape Cracked sheet pans in walk in cooler and dry storage
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water outside of smoker in back room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles at prep table near wait station in disrepair.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout, casing standing water and food debris accumulation in dish area and server station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of firers, thermalizer, grill, and fan soiled with grease and degree Speed racks soiled with food debris in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet at hand sink by drive thru window
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area.
Wet nesting: The cups in the dish washer area.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 4 small flying insects in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. - 4 small flying insects landing on table in front of smoker.
Floor drain underneath ice bin in bar soiled and standing water on ground in bar area.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies flying around prep tables where tomatoes are being cut. Observed flies landing on container holding portioning cups not landing on cups and landing on prep table. Operator put tomatoes away and put lid on container holding portioning cups and moved to a different location. Observed 1 fly landing on box containing cans, 1 fly landing on unused equipment in dry storage room, and 1 fly landing on equipment storage rack not landing on clean equipment in front of cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in drive thru area off cook line. Employee replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator had employee clean and sanitize.
Floor area covered with standing water behind soda machines and tea brewing station, in warewashing area in front of spray hose, water in corner of prep area to the left of the smoker, and behind cook line. Discussed in depth the importance of coming into compliance with this violation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in freezer and smoker room.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust in dish room.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind wait station equipment. Operator stated a repair has been scheduled with the soda company.
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.