Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q OF VERO BEACH

5001 20 ST · VERO BCH · Indian River County · FL 32966

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3683157
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13582772
DBPR license4101289

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (112F – Hot Holding); pork (117F – Hot Holding) for 2 hours. Advised to reheat to 165 Now reading 167-199f **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee signed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Drive thru area floors have food debris under prep tables

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill. Fan in kitchen has dust build up

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.