SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q
5910 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813
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
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Observed dishwasher handle soiled dishes, then proceeded to handle clean dishes that came out of dish machine without washing hands. Manager educated employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quatenary ammonium tested at 400+ ppm **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and paper wrappers in hand sink by dish area **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish area. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 3
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in server station due to leak from pipe **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.