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SONNY'S BBQ

230 TEMPLE AVE · STARKE · Bradford County · FL 32091

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330715
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349972
DBPR license1400117

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee used gloved hands to wipe face with apron, then handle meat with same gloves, no handwash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection who changed aprons, washed hands and donned new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in warmer to right of hot make line at 129F. Person in charge moved to another unit to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink by salad prep area.

#7Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge unable to provide time paperwork during inspection. Provided form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of hot holding equipment , microwave with debris buildup.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed under dishmachine. Also, ceiling with debris buildup by fry station. Wall at dishmachine with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.