SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND
310 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Isl FL 32953 · 4499102
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top of make line ribs (112F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to reach in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Educated dish employee.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Drink nozzles in drive thru have build up. Manager cleaned nozzles
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish pit area not labeled manager labeled
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. no hair restraint while prepping food items for day. Manager had employees restraint hair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of dirt build up around keg refrigerators
Standing water on floor in dining room, manager states it's leftover from floor scrubbing the night before. Manager cleaned. Also drive thru area has some standing water from drain.
Wall soiled in keg refrigerator area.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea bucket used to mix brewed tea is egregiously Stained/soiled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for filters on wall between dish and ice machine areas
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beneath sink in dish area
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Tea dispenser nozzles in Togo area are soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered. Operator placed lid on container
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under sink in dish area
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler on service line banana pudding (51F - Cold Holding); slaw (52F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top of make line ribs (112F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to reach in cooler
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Each stall is missing covering for waste receptacle
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Evidence of wet nesting on stacked pans on shelves
Food stored under dripping water line. Glass door reach in cooler in service line has consistent drip from condenser that is landing on food items below
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans over service station have an accumulation of dust. Walk in cooler shelves and frames are soiled
Water draining onto floor surface. Drain line from keg cooler behind bar
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose bib under hand wash sink between cook line and Togo area
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees have expired certificates
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior wall of ice bins at each soda station have an accumulation of mold like substance
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All stalls
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame in walk in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves and frames for shelves are soiled
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container and remade buckets. 200ppm
Sep 17, 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. Between cook line and Togo window.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear corner on interior of ice bin for soda dispensers have an accumulation of mold like substance
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans over service line have an accumulation of dust
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding); eggroll mix (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm operator remade to 200 ppm
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear corners on interior of the ice bin for soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covers are broken in 3 smaller stalls
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
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.