SONNY'S BAR-B-Q OF PALM BAY
1020 MALABAR RD SE · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03B-15-5High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scalloped potatoes at 95F hot holding, operator discarded. Increased heat on that section of steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found one small fly near deck drain at beer bar. **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Found one live roach found in back by pit. Operator killed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hot holding units, microwaves, and reach in coolers on cook line have soiled grease on handles. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean plastic bins wet nesting on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has a gap. **Repeat Violation**
28-24-4Basic – Grease recycling container not overflowing however trail of grease from container to street in front of dumpsters.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on door.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at drive through and cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Flooring under equipment on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:35 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 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.