SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q
1515 DUNLAWTON AVE, Port Orange FL 32129 · 386.492.8820
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -eggs 50F, diced tomatoes 48F, cut lettuce 50F, per operator less than 30 minutes overfilled in top of salad reach-in cooler, operator relocated excess to walk-in cooler
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Still has 4/2026 licenses posted up in office
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling damage/exposed insulation in area near smoker that is not exposing any potential food due to loading/unloading of smoker taking place in unaffected room from recent fire damage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler, drip from box of raw ribs
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -back smoker area, from recent fire damage
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -keg cooler out front
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. quartered cooked chicken (120-125F - Hot Holding) inside bottom section of hot holding unit near cook line. Manager stated cooked 1 hour prior and placed into unit after prepping/portioning. Advised to move rapidly from cooking into hot holding unit from prep to avoid cooling until danger zone prior to need for hot holding.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -french fries
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair inside the mop sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of fryer oil in dry storage
Missing drain plug at recycler.
Open dumpster lid.
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. -manager stated label did not remain on bin, handwritten label missing time stamp. Accurate Time was added during inspection, per manager.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind cookline equipment -floor area beneath slicer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cookline area, in front of slicer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink faucet next to prep sink
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Valinda Mook, ServSafe, expired 12/12/2023
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling has apparent water damage in dishwashing area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -kitchen line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -wall above prep sink has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over hot dogs in reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -eggs 50F, diced tomatoes 48F, cut lettuce 50F, per operator less than 30 minutes overfilled in top of salad reach-in cooler, operator relocated excess to walk-in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of degreaser stored on top of dishwasher, operator removed
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Valinda Mook, ServSafe, expired 12/12/2023
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling has apparent water damage in dishwashing area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -multiple puddles on floor throughout kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -kitchen line
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -portioned bag of tatter tots on floor in walk-in cooler, operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -multiple items stored on top of dishwasher, operator removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -wall above prep sink has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb outside back door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in fries, operator removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch, employee removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Spencer
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on ribs hot holding cabinet, operator states new gasket has been ordered
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant accumulation of grease/food debris underneath fryers
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -significant amount of trash on ground around dumpsters and wood storage area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar area sign states "Hand Washing Only"
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer doors and gaskets soiled -exterior of trash cans soiled -hood filters over cookline soiled
Open dumpster lid, operator closed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -operator states new shelves have been ordered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout dishwashing area have an accumulation of food debris and black, mold-like substance
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm, operator refilled, retested 200ppm
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.