SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ
4385 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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. Dish machine at bar 0ppm, corrected 50ppm. Dish machine in kitchen 0ppm, corrected 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to soda machines used as dump sink, ice in sink
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training expired
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in salt behind bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of hand sink near dish machine
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 5gal tub of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of grease on inside of smoker at to go window
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Cooler gaskets soiled
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons at drive thru window not inverted. Coffee filters not covered at wait station. Items corrected **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:23 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.