Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND

310 N COURTENAY PKWY · MERRITT ISL · Brevard County · FL 32953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3502896
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8891892
DBPR license1504978

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose bib under hand wash sink between cook line and Togo area

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees have expired certificates

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior wall of ice bins at each soda station have an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All stalls

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame in walk in freezer

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves and frames for shelves are soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container and remade buckets. 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.