SONNY'S BBQ
9213 NW 39 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooking utensils on cookline in water at 128F. Manager removed utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One old dry rodent dropping on top of hot water heater in the back room of the dry goods storage area. Manager cleaned off top of water heated and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. HOT HOLDING Queso 128F on cookline, Manager instructed employee to reheat queso **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol stored with single service container. Manager moved alcohol. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. Grill on cookline has accumulation of carbon on cookline. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at two of the server soft drink dispensing machine. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stapler stored on top of napkins at drive thru window. Manager removed stapler. Soiled oven gloves stored above prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked ( metal bins in dishwash area )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by back handwash sink and by ice machine.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. reach in freezer on cookline has build up inside on top of unit.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. One by four wood strip on wall on right side of ice machine not sealed, smooth and cleanable.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Manager wiped gasket. Hood filters soiled with grease Door handles of hot box in kitchen had accumulation of grease **Corrective Action Taken**
21-11-4Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer solution on cookline showed visible grease on water surface and soiled wiping cloth. Manager had solution discarded and new solution in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Per manager, a non functioning meat slicer stored in back prep area.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( salad dressing bottles ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved lemons **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. sanitizer bucket on floor in pickup area. Manager removed bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:09 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.