Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONNY'S BBQ

7055 SEMORAN BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32822

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3496022
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8868650
DBPR license5808951

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#19High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet potatoes prepped 3.5 hours prior per operator (121F – Hot Holding) Operator put in oven to heat **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 18

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for fries in steamwell Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on cookline

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents dusty over server and dish area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of walk in cooler

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf over cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline Operator provided a beard guard and employee put it on **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Hot box gasket in prep area Operator has work order in**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish area In walk in cooler and walk in freezer

#9Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of dill pickles on floor in walk in cooler Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Over cookline

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Smoker oven in prep area

#12Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Over cookline and in dry storage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over cookline

#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of cooking equipment Hood vents over cookline **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On side wall by utensils

#17Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stores over prepped ready to eat beans and creamed corn Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Basic36-27-5

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.