SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q
2707 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850.385.2167
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 6 visits since July 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. Baked chicken at 109F less than 4 hours, reheated during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022033479 | Jul 5, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink- quaternary solution 500 ppm. Employee corrected solution to 200 ppm.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket- quaternary solution 500 ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sani bucket quaternary 500 ppm, 3 compartment sink quaternary 500 ppm too strong. Dish machine- chlorine 10 ppm not strong enough.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station. Sink blocked with cell phone and charger cord and bucket. Employee slid items to side of sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Multiple metal food lids stored in sink. Employee removed items from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station. Inspector brought it to an employees attention, paper towels were not placed at sink. Employee stated they go to the dish area to wash hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in wait station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license in lobby from 2024.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor and behind fans.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station. Provided establishment with paper sign.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor has unsealed concrete.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding- shredded cheese 46F, Corn 45F, diced tomatoes 46F. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler to properly cool. Ambient- 48F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Discarded mattresses and box spring stored on grounds.
Equipment in poor repair. Make bar/reach in cooler 48F, manager moved food to walk in cooler. Do not use till unit is repaired or can hold food at 41F or less.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple areas.
Open dumpster side door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in dirty water in bucket.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed coleslaw 54F and beef patties 47F time marked 10:00-12:50 with no written procedure available. Manager filled out Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dish area.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad 53F and coleslaw 49F in reach in cooler under grill at 2:00. Per employee held since 1:00. Employee stored chicken salad and coleslaw on ice during inspection. New temperature at 3:00: chicken salad 41F and coleslaw 43F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk without date mark in walk in cooler. Manager date marked milk 02-28-24 during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance on ceiling in ice machine at server station.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-service plastic beverage cups stored under paper towel dispenser next to hand-wash sink at server station. Manager moved plastic cups during inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth Quaternary 500ppm at prep area. Manager corrected sanitizer solution to Quaternary 200ppm.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 69F, slaw 78F, less than 4 hours per operator, set up ice table to cool
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked chicken at 109F less than 4 hours, reheated during inspection.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed hand lotion in servers area with utensils.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink set up wash, sanitize, rinse
Equipment in poor repair. Observed warmer on the cooks line not opening properly also gasket in disrepair.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted to dry 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.