SONNYS BBQ 109
3926 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a cell phone then handle plastic bags to store cooked beans without changing gloves.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F – Cold Holding) in the top drawer of the cold holding unit on the cook line. The operator stated the foods have been held less than 4 hours. The operator moved the above foods to a different reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. The operator cleaned the top of the dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket hanging from a rack with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to sugar packets in the kitchen. The operator properly store the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee/iced tea filters not stored protected in the beverage area. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.