Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONNY'S BBQ

33505 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3700794
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13720696
DBPR license2328519

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employees touching soiled doors with gloves on and proceeded to prep fries and brisket. Gloves not change. Operator coached employee.

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey (119F – Hot Holding) at warmer across cook line. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator adjust unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at dry storage area.

#3Basic51-15-4

Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed non-seating establishment with 150 seats.

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water on floor at cook line and ware washing area.

#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the back of the kitchen near walk in cooler

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.