Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONNY'S BBQ

7055 SEMORAN BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32822

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3389422
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8494340
DBPR license5808951

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Ribs in walk in cooler 87 degrees at 12:15. Operator states ribs started the cooling process at 9am. Operator will reheat ribs and start cooling process again. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of cream corn severely dented. Operation threw can away **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Ribs were stacked in deep plastic container with lid on top in walk in cooler.

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plumber working on drain line.

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.

#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dishwasher area.

#3Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. Excessive, garbage on ground surrounding dumpster area. Operator indicates issue getting dumpster emptied.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Styrofoam cup on food prep line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on food prep line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees without proper hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on bottom of hot box in back of house.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drain cover in kitchen and dishwasher.

#9Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Bag in a box soda stored under an echo lab for light.

#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water on cook line in lowboy cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and back of house.

#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line next to slicer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.