SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ
2720 SR 16 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of baked beans on rack by smoker.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4 live flying insects around bag in box soda rack by smoker cooker in back of kitchen. 1 live flying insect around large ice machine in dry storage room in kitchen. 1 live flying insect around cook line near ovens. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. brisket (45F – Cold Holding) on speed rack next to door in walk in cooler, per manager rack was taken in and out of walk in for less then 1 hour and door consistently open for delivery earlier in the afternoon.
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. coleslaw (45F, 46F – Cooling, after 40 minutes 45F,46F) in large plastic covered container more then 2 inches deep in standing reach in cooler in server area and in individual plastic bowls that are stacked and covered in same reach in cooler, per manger coleslaw was made 1.25 hours ago, lid removed and bowls put on speed racks and put in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station in to go area near main entrance to establishment.
Basic 3
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Between floor tiles on cook line.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing grout around floor tiles on cook line with a build up of water between tiles.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease on fryers on cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:19 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.