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SONNYS BBQ 171

631 67TH ST CIR E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3378808
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8459478
DBPR license5104481

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 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

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area by office 2 door Reach in cooler raw Chicken over sliced Onions Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F – Cold Holding); Milk(51F – Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F – Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F – Cold Holding); Milk (51F – Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F – Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging with food preparation with wristbands and watches. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area covered with standing water in main kitchen area in dishwasher area by ice machine . **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in main kitchen area in dish machine area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.