Inspection Report

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SONNYS BBQ 183

2250 SEMINOLE BLVD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3458344
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8760774
DBPR license6215126

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 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 2

#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table on cooks line. Employee placed items in oven. Re temped at 4:11pm a. pulled pork (129F – Hot Holding) 168f From food warmer a. cooked sweet potatoes (131F – Hot Holding); 166f b. cooled ribs (118F – Hot Holding) placed on grill. Temped at 178f **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table is soiled with black substance. Soda diffusers soiled at wait station.

Basic 6

#1Basic14-71-4

Basic – Black tape used to repair reach-in freezer door handle.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling tile above chemical storage shelf is damaged.

#3Basic24-28-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Clean equipment stored on shelf underneath soap dispenser exposed to drips. Located near smoker.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board on prep table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in salad prep area.

#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.