Inspection Report

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SONNYS BBQ 183

2250 SEMINOLE BLVD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3502194
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8889162
DBPR license6215126

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority12A-13-4

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. Employee in dish room observed loading dishwasher then stacking clean dishes with no hand wash

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in prep room **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled

#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in prep area and in dish room with no beard restraint

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Broken freezer handle in kitchen

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill

#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins on storage racks

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ribs thawing in prep sink with running water not over food

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 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.