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SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q

1500 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3441760
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730786
DBPR license4502021

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate10 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 4

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade ranch (45F – Cold Holding); cinnamon butter (45F – Cold Holding); held less than four hours per operator. Operator put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – 08A-20-5 Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken next to raw pork in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – 29-42-4 Observed: Vacuum breaker at wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#19High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – 41-10-4 Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sheila shine stored on top of dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 5

#1Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – 02C-03-5 Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in upright reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – 03F-10-5 Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -operator filled out form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – 03G-50-1 Observed: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -green beans and baked beans in walk in cooler **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 22-02-4 Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener holder in kitchen -white cutting board in storage area. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 31A-09-4 Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink by drive thru blocked by fan **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – 14-11-5 Observed: Equipment in poor repair. -shelves in walk in freezer **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – 14-69-4 Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer fan **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#8Basic16-03-4

Basic – 16-03-4 Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#9Basic21-44-1

Basic – 21-44-1 Observed: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored next to chopper under prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – 23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -light shield in dry storage area -exterior sides of grill on cook line -hoods over cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – 25-05-4 Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. -on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Basic32-12-5

Basic – 32-12-5 Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – 36-27-5 Observed: Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic36-34-5

Basic – 36-34-5 Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout establishment **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#18Basic36-73-4

Basic – 36-73-4 Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers on cook line. -drains in dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.