SONNYS REAL PIT BAR-B-Q
751 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
51-01-4High Priority – Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division. **Warning**
22-11-5High Priority – Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed when asked manager and staff state slicer and cutting board and knives sanitized at end of shift. Some shifts last more than 4 hours. Manager states she will implement new procedures for all employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed warmer at cookline chicken (129F – Hot Holding). Foods in unit less than 30 minutes,Operator turned up heat to bring temps back up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar area with draft beer and blender at dining area. Observed glasses for poured drinks at the area. But no ice observed at area. Bar not being used while inspector was present. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged tiles at back hall. Operator states repair order underway. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on on floors at waitstaff area. Water leaking off of ice well and from around ice machine as spilled ice has melted. Water pooling in front of ice machine and in front of server ice bin. Water observed under wait station counter and foul spoiled odor observed in area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout the waitstaff area sticky. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floors not sealed and water has worn concrete down no longer easily cleanable at waitstation area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:27 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.