Inspection Report

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SONNY'S BAR-B-Q OF PALM BAY

1020 MALABAR RD SE · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3483200
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8826436
DBPR license1505402

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 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

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.1 live flying insect seen in kitchen

Basic 7

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under drive through counter against wall

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In cookline several tiles missing or broken

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Powdered sugar, salt and pepper mix on counter next to fryer

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar, salt and pepper mix on counter next to fryer

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.