SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q OF VIERA
150 SHERIFF DR, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321.242.4600
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3-4 live flies in kitchen but not touching tcs foods. Called supervisor on duty. Stated next unannounced inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017042480 | Jul 12, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Use crack lid in walk in cooler the containing coleslaw that is covering coleslaw. Manager replaced crack lid with a new lid clean lid
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler meat cooler
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile closer to back door and hand wash sink damaged through water damage
Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in freezer door gasket is starting to tear
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer ice buildup
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave interior is soiled was use last night.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler in on cooked line had standing water. Operator squeezed the water out.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection 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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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed on air drying rack with cleaned equipment. Had container and lid is broken. Operator discarded the container and lid. Operator discarded the items
Observed ceiling vent in kitchen cook line is soiled with dust. Also ceiling damage in prep area station probably from water damage 1 tile is damaged
Observed ice bin on drive through side and ice machine interior is soiled needs cleaning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed approximately 4 to 5 steel tongs that are in poor condition. Permanently stain. Operator discard the poor condition utensils
Nov 22, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe commercially package raw chicken above raw pork in walk-in cooler operator remove raw chicken above wall pork.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe a drive-through station beverage dispenser ice spin interior is soiled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe walking cooler door gasket is soiled with black like substance.
Observed ceiling vent in kitchen are soiled with dust
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3-4 live flies in kitchen but not touching tcs foods. Called supervisor on duty. Stated next unannounced inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep table is soiled with old food debris
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at dish area 2 spray bottle containing toxic liquid not labeled
Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen box of frozen fries stored directly on the floor
Observed ceiling tiles,vents, walls and floor are soiled
Observed ice machine and multiple ice bin interior is soiled with brown like substance
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed seeing 1 live fly in kitchen by prep area not touching tcs or Ready To Eat foods. Call supervisor on duty and stated next unannounced routine inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board surface is soiled with stain
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand Wash Sink in server station had a server tray covering the sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright reach in cooler in kitchen door gasket is in poor repair gaskets is torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in cookline area is in disrepair tile is broken. Observed floor tile in walk in cooler more towards the walk in freezer door is in disrepair tile is broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hand Wash Sink in cookline interior of the sink was soiled with old food debris
Observed ceiling vents and tiles are soiled in throughout kitchen. Observed walls in kitchen are soiled
Observed ice machine in kitchen and all ice bins from drive through line and server station interior is soiled
Utensils in poor condition. Observed utensils that is stored in dishwasher area is severely stained and soiled.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Grease on the back parking lot due to. Action has taken place to absorb a majority of the grease. There is still heavy amount of grease on pavement. Recommended to block section of the back parking area off to prevent cars traveling through till cleaned up.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed 1 live fly in kitchen area. Talk to supervisor C. Woods stated next unannounced inspection
Observed hose attached to mop sink faucet touching the bottom of the rim of mop sink. Operator corrected
Observed can opener blade is soiled Observe microwave on cookline area interior ceiling is soiled with old food debris
Observed 2 drink dispenser backsplash area is soiled Drink dispenser #1 at wait station closer to ice bin Drink dispenser #2 at drive through. Operator corrected
Observed ceiling tiles, vents, and walls are heavily soiled needs some good TLC cleaning. Throughout the back of the house
Observed standing water in underneath cabinet at bar area where the beer drums are located inside the cabinet
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.