Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ

1794 SW CR 484 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34473

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3425401
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8669236
DBPR license5202022

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. Manager removed Y connector **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager removed wet nesting items and put in dishwash area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter above prep area in kitchen that allows a pole to drop from the ceiling to attach an order monitor

#4Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. Manager removed and had ice bucket washed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays for tater tots not inverted or protected above microwave. Manager discarded top tray and inverted remaining trays. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( romaine hearts ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( dressing ) in walk in cooler. Manager removed unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.