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SONNYS REAL PIT BBQ

33505 S DIXIE HWY · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3648734
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13465796
DBPR license2328519

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#12High Priority51-02-4

High Priority – Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Observed establishment storing single service items in dry storage, using three compartment sink, and using walk in cooler and freezer to store food in a condemned building by the City of Florida City.

#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment has been deemed condemned by the City of Florida City. Establishment is prepping food inside a MFDV and using the condemned building to store food inside the walk in cooler and freezer.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 11

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with fire damage and in disrepair.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair in back storage area / warehouse washing area of establishment.

#4Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed food stored inside walk in cooler and freezer in a condemned building by the City of Florida City.

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several walls in back storage area of establishment heavily damaged.

#6Basic16-25-5

Basic – Observed establishment using three compartment sink inside of condemned building by the City of Florida City.

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items improperly stored in dry storage area in a building condemned by the City of Florida City.

#8Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed utility lines exposed throughout back prep area of establishment.

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer with ice buildup on side of door.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed several walls near ware washing area heavily soiled.

#11Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors in back storage area of restaurant heavily soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
6 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.