SONNYS BBQ 171
631 67TH ST CIR E, Bradenton FL 34208 · 954-618-6302
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line pork (107F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed in oven to reheat.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023052635 | Jul 31, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area pulled chicken (119F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (122F - Hot Holding) Person in charge placed in oven to reheat and pulled pork start time 12:05pm-12:25pm (178F - Reheating); chicken start time 12:00pm end time 12:20pm (179F - Reheating)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed on cooks line soiled food pans in handwashing sink. Person in charge removed and cleaned sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with watch on wrist.employee removed watch and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area by smoker. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room and fountain beverage station floor covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind grill,stove and fryers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed in dish washing machine area employee went from soiled dishes to clean dishes and failed to wash hand before touching clean dishes. Person in charge had employee rewash dishes and wash hands before putting away clean dishes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area plastic glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room floor covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease
Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 1, 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
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed salad food preparation employee in main kitchen area wearing watch. Person in charge had employee remove and wash hands As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area food containers and plastic glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge separated to air dry.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room floor covered with standing water. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cooks line employee with gloves on picked up a lid on the floor and touched the inside of the garbage pail, then grabbed a single service container and place 2 cornbread in container and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Person in charge had employee stop,discard corn bread and container,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on cooks line employee with gloves on picked up a lid on the floor and touched the inside of the garbage pail, then grabbed a single service container and place 2 cornbread in container and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Person in charge had employee stop,discard corn bread and container,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line pork (107F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed in oven to reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in dishwasher area handwashing sink used as a dump sink. Person in charge cleaned sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in main kitchen area ice machine bin and ice paddle soiled with black mold like substance.
Dish room floor covered with standing water. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook in main kitchen area wearing bracelets. Person in charge had employee remove and wash hands As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area food containers and plastic glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry.
Garbage can located outside lid open/broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area single service containers not inverted.Person in charge inverted.
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F - Cold Holding); Milk (51F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area by office 2 door Reach in cooler raw Chicken over sliced Onions Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F - Cold Holding); Milk(51F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F - Cold Holding); Milk (51F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging with food preparation with wristbands and watches. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area covered with standing water in main kitchen area in dishwasher area by ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in main kitchen area in dish machine area.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in main kitchen area dish machine sanitizer at 000 ppm. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and the sanitizer in 3cs was 300ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw ground Beef over Raw Pork. Educated Person in charge on raw animal foods properly separated from each other and emailed a copy of safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging with food preparation with wristbands and watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cooks line. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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