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SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q

7423 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Orlando FL 32809 · 407 859 7197

Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5808468
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
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. Kit missing parts. Provided written plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling located in dry storage area.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line and drive thru under equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Light not functioning. Dry storage area light doesn't work.
Basic/36-62-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on the shelf with utensils and oil. Management moved the bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain has a cap that is below the rim and water is holding in it. Located near drive through.
Basic/29-19-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe or actual sink. Under triple sink.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse at bar location. Manager removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On shelf next to potatoes. Staff moved the bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old broken reach in cooler. Located in the prep area.
Basic/33-31-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator removed to be cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents on cook line
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in freezer. Operator has repairs scheduled
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor behind fryers
Basic/36-22-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water. Operator immediately removed, cleaned and sanitized
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven doors
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dishwasher - top of ice machine - sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Golden sauce and maple bbq. Operator immediately labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cookline
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in hot box
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to triple sink.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven
Basic/22-08-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Under counter on cook line next to equipment. Manager placed under counter in a pan.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. One sink in male restroom.
Basic/29-09-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach on freezer on cook line
Basic/14-36-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of grease heavy build up of grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at server station.
Basic/25-02-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler on cook line non operational.
Basic/33-31-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. case of cucumbers above creamer in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings 54F beef patties 46F and chicken breast 52F all less than 2 hours per operator,placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided operator with form, filled out during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stack oven on cook line old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4

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.