SONNYS BBQ 32
30503 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-785-5585
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on cooler door 3 inside hinge of cooler door on cook line 7 live inside compressor area of reach in cooler on cook line
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024021605 | Mar 21, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging from door of hot holding unit in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water of floor around kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lids in garbage area.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler rusted,
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate25 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 28lbs cranberry sauce, 9lbs of cream of chicken
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Maple syrup 20oz, 1 whole tomato
Live, small flying insects found 9 live flies in kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer measured at 500ppm. Operator remade bucket at 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of hot holding units has residue on them.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen,
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Rusted and dented cans of cranberry sauce and cream of chicken not separated from undamaged product. Tomato and opened container of maple syrup had accumulation of mold and not separated from undamaged product. Operator disposed of items,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator moved employee beverages to proper locations away from food for customers.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing beard guard while preparing food near smoker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging from door of hot holding unit in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water of floor around kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers and lids in dry storage area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of debris around dumpsters,
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall peeling and has holes near walk in cooler and freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen soiled with debris,
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dry storage.
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lids in garbage area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler rusted,
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink near smoker slow draining.
Stored food not covered. Stored potato salad uncovered in reach in cooler. Operator covered potato salad.
Utensils in poor condition. Melted and cracked spatula in dish area. Operator disposed of spatula.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled around kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink near smoker leaking water when used.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers of spices unlabeled. Operator labeled spices.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front bar used to store glassware. Item was removed/relocated.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with buildup of debris under cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under chargrill with heavy buildup of burnt residue.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers at front bar with old beer residue.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly by drive through window 1 live fly in dry storage 2 live flies by soda machine I'm wait station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in cook line grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in back of restaurant over food.
Equipment in poor repair. Soda gun in bar broken and covered in plastic wrap.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator placed food to appropriate area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door rusted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers in dry storage.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cook line shelves are rust putted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in on cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with debris.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in bar area. 1 fly on the wall in the watewashing area. Operator killed and sanitized are. Did not observe flies land on food contact surfaces. Operator states they receive pest control minimum monthly
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near warehouse washing area blocked by cart. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filling water pitcher in the hand wash sink. Discussed with manager.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line soiled. Discussed with manager.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to rack if cutting boards.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers, oranges, limes and tomatoes above ready to eat pickles and liquid margarine. Operator reorganized
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the seating area 1 live fly in prep area landed on prep table, staff cleaned and sanitized the area. 2 live flies total No contamination observed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 130F hot hold
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 130F
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron stored on wire rack containing food
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw Pork 60F cooling after being thawed beyond 41F under running water. Pork was out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife on magnet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar glass scrubber located in hand wash sink. Operator removed glass scrubber.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. Operator stocked soap during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator replaced sign at hand wash sink during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of convection oven
Mar 25, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area
Mar 23, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area
Mar 22, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area
Mar 22, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler by microwave in kitchen Reach in cooler in prep area
Mar 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on cooler door 3 inside hinge of cooler door on cook line 7 live inside compressor area of reach in cooler on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130F. Operator turned heat of hot holding unit up
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler by microwave in kitchen Reach in cooler in prep area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on counter near to go window
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on hat.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom door of hot holding box
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of oven. Tongs have been relocated
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect spotted in kitchen and 2 flying insects in bar area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (47F - Cold Holding); banana pudding (45F - Cold Holding); tossed salad (46F - Cold Holding) Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding) second temp 40F at 4:25pm; Sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) second temp 41F at 4:25; Ranch (46F - Cold Holding) second temp 40F at 4:25pm. Operator moved into walk in cooler. Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (47F - Cold Holding); banana pudding (45F - Cold Holding); tossed salad (46F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stacked food containers soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager on duty replaced paper towels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handle of scoop in flour container.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty food container. Discussed with operator the importance of storing utensils on clean surfaces.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline and behind bar warped/deep grooves
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on hot box torn. Reach in cooler unable to hold temperatures.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage areas and walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of butter stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved bucket off of floor.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. 2 floor drains in kitchen area near hot box draining slowly. Operator was able to plunge the standing water from area. Per operator, there is a scheduled cleaning with plumbing company.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly observed in side prep area near ice machine. No contamination observed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table. Operator moved spray bottle to chemical storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer with accumulated dry food debris. Operator could not determine when it was last used.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles to hot boxes have an accumulation of grease.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging from hot holding unit
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on floor on cook line and prep areas
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing in prep sink at room temperature. Operator placed under cool running water
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.