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SONNY'S BBQ

2700 N WALDO RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3448962
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737989
DBPR license1100121

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area. Observed one fly near ice machine in wait station.

#6High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Onion straws stored in cook line steam table. Manager stated onion straws placed in steam table at 11 am.

#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet beneath table next to dish machine.

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table across from smoker. Shelves in walk-in cooler.

Basic 4

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

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

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above potato oven in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum lids stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned lids over. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.