SONNYS REAL PIT BBQ
750 W MAIN ST, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-341-2686
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 4 flies in dish room, on wall, operator killed 1 fly in bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Administrative 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. Dish machine chlorine tested multiple times not reading proper ppm. Recheck 50ppm
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands less than 15 seconds after fixing dish machine components before going back to cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine top of inside soiled and hard water buildup
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with manager and she had staff put one on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled trough out entire kitchen area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave spied with food debris
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. 0ppm operator changed sanitizer bucket and ran machine. Recheck 50ppm
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Victoria
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. Dishwasher swept floor, touched dirty glasses then touched clean glasses, no hand wash. Discussed with manager on duty and staff.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Discussed with manager on duty
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 4 flies in dish room, on wall, operator killed 1 fly in bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard under microwave, operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under prep table, walk in color floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between fryer and prep table, moved to dish room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black wall fan in kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical two door cooler by entrance to kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line - too many towels in bucket, not submerged in solution. Discussed with manager on duty. Some towels removed
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in bar area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board in kitchen area. Cloth moved to sanitizer bucket.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 cook line area on warmer cabinet 1 live fly in dish machine area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (112F - Hot Holding) in warmer drawer at cook line. Operator moved to heating cabinet to reheat to 165F.
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.