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SONNYS BBQ 109

3926 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3486864
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8838881
DBPR license6803876

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); cooked pork egg rolls (47F – Cold Holding) in 2-drawer reach in near service window on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for longer than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); cooked pork egg rolls (47F – Cold Holding) in 2-drawer reach in near service window on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for longer than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the top interior of the ice machine soiled.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near bags of sugar in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic lids stored on the floor in front of the walk in cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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.