SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q
2210 E SEMORAN BLVD, Apopka FL 32703 · 407 814 8880
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, license was paid during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 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 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front to go area hand sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Tiles by back smoker soiled Tiles by mop sink soiled
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on smoker has long dreads not restrained
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart in dry storage heavily soiled with food debris Mop sink heavily soiled
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Prep cook was observed taking whole tomatoes from cardboard box in walk-in-cooler and immediately cutting without first washing, manager on duty discussed proper washing of produce with employee, did not remove unwashed produce, labeled and placed in refrigeration unit
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused 2 door low boy and long prep table sitting out back next to dumpster area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall heavily soiled in back smoker area by mop sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. AC pipes leaking in dry storage on top of speed rack with garlic bread and canned goods
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust above cook line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area has no beard guard
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. 48 hour hold on individual bags of Baked beans in walk-in-cooler not individually dated only bin that the beans are stored in large bin.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at smoker pulling up pants several times with gloves on continuing prep without proper hand washing. Manager stopped and addressed proper handwashing
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored next to sauces under prep table
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 90° corrected to over 135°
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling rack soiled in dry storage and by walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler has standing water and front to go area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, license was paid during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk-in-freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at drive thru soiled Mop sink soiled
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Prep cutting board in prep area had some staining
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk-in-freezer by drive thru
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 holes in ceiling tiles above cooks line that old electrical equipment in has holes
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cutting board has cut marks
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large to go in dry storage not inverted
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water by mop sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile at drive through broken with standing water in tile Tiles by dish machine area broken
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 44f to 48f less than one hour, operator moved to walk-in-freezer for immediate temperature recovery
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Green beans dated with a discard date for 4 days Baked beans dated with a discard date for 3 days
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover(s) missing at smoker area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on cooks line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook on line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile at drive through broken with standing water in tile Tiles by dish machine area broken
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in Cole slaw
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of cooler at bar
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises Unused equipment stored outside at dumpster area
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker at hose bib splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum Installed improperly
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in storage. Manager turned on the side.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At char grill. Staff removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125F on grill. Staff removed utensil
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator making coleslaw, opened box, took off tape, continued to mix product with same gloved hands Manager discussed proper hand washing with employee
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork sausage 44°; per operator sitting on counter 20 minutes Cooked rice 56°; in drawers over 2 hours made previous day Operator moved to Walk-in-freezer for immediate temperature recovery
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by Walk-in-freezer blocked by garbage can
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging off hot holding unit at end of cooks line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind prep table at entrance to dry storage
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container that was used to make coleslaw is cracked on the corners
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in pulled brisket on cooks line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dry storage
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.