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SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ

4385 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3441250
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8842688
DBPR license6215226

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 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 1

#8High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Dish washer left dish area to go get a container of chlorine with gloves on. Employee return to the dish area and began putting away clean dishes with the same gloves he had on to handle a chemical. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Dish washer put dirty dishes into dish machine and handle clean dishes without washing his hands. **Time Extended**

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Interior of ice bin under soda dispenser soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Equipment and microwave handles soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Clean plastic cups wet nesting next to soda dispenser at server wait station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Heavy ice build up in reach in cooler in bar area storing glass cups. -Heavy ice build up at the bottom of stand alone freezer across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave interior at the end of cook line soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -On clean containers on rack next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-19-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Floor drain backed up next soda dispenser on sever wait line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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)

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