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SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ

1794 SW CR 484 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34473

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502476
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8890446
DBPR license5202022

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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 2

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer tablets stored next to clean spice containers on shelf in front of walk-in cooler. Manager move sanitizer tablets to area where chemicals are stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of ice machine towards the top. Water nozzles for tea machines in wait station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bucket used for iced tea cracked. Manager discarded bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of wait station ice machine. Manager had scoop washed,rinsed and sanitized then placed in a pan. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side of shelf in front of smoker. Manager placed tongs on pan. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Shelves in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-10-4

Basic – Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind cook line fryers greasy.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.