Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONNYS BBQ 32

30503 US HWY 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3789233
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13950825
DBPR license6207509

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook took soiled pan to dish room, went back to kitchen and took food out of reach in cooler and put into fryer, and took toast off grill. Discussed proper glove change, hand wash with manager on duty

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

#11Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener base and handle

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen, drive through, prep areas, dish room Walls soiled in kitchen and prep, walk in freezer

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage, styrofoam cup, above clean dishes in dish room, operator moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in prep area under hand wash sink

#5Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge reads 115F, thermoworks irreversible thermometer reads 124F

#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Shield broken in kitchen

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical cooler by ice machine

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Speed rack in kitchen- corn bread not covered. Operator put tray on top shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 5:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.