Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SONNYS BBQ 109

3926 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3391738
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8502422
DBPR license6803876

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near canned beverages behind the bar. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed missing ceiling vent cover in the kitchen.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and the surrounding tile soiled with black mold like substance in the dining area.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a shelf near plastic wrap in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.

#5Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the in-use scoop for macaroni and cheese stored on top of a container lid. Observed the in-use scoop for coleslaw stored on top of a container lid. The operator replaced and properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near spices in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water dripping onto floor surface from the ceiling in the women's restroom. The operator placed a trash can underneath the drip. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from faucet at the handwashing sink in the dish area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.