MELBOURNE, Brevard County

SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q OF VIERA

150 SHERIFF DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Feb 3, 2026
City
MELBOURNE
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-23-4

Detail 24345387

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24345388

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Use crack lid in walk in cooler the containing coleslaw that is covering coleslaw. Manager replaced crack lid with a new lid clean lid Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24345386

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler meat cooler Repeat Violation

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53A-05-6

Detail 24053172

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

16-23-4

Detail 24053175

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-32-5

Detail 24053176

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile closer to back door and hand wash sink damaged through water damage

14-11-5

Detail 24053178

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in freezer door gasket is starting to tear

14-69-4

Detail 24053173

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer ice buildup

22-08-4

Detail 24053177

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave interior is soiled was use last night.

29-49-6

Detail 24053174

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler Repeat Violation

Mar 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 23658982

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

29-49-6

Detail 23658981

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler in on cooked line had standing water. Operator squeezed the water out. Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-38-4

Detail 23478489

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed on air drying rack with cleaned equipment. Had container and lid is broken. Operator discarded the container and lid. Operator discarded the items Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23478488

Basic - Observed ceiling vent in kitchen cook line is soiled with dust. Also ceiling damage in prep area station probably from water damage 1 tile is damaged Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23478490

Basic - Observed ice bin on drive through side and ice machine interior is soiled needs cleaning Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23478491

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-12-4

Detail 23478487

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed approximately 4 to 5 steel tongs that are in poor condition. Permanently stain. Operator discard the poor condition utensils Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 23380444

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe commercially package raw chicken above raw pork in walk-in cooler operator remove raw chicken above wall pork. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23380441

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe a drive-through station beverage dispenser ice spin interior is soiled Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 23380443

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

23-03-4

Detail 23380445

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe walking cooler door gasket is soiled with black like substance.

36-34-5

Detail 23380442

Basic - Observed ceiling vent in kitchen are soiled with dust Repeat Violation

May 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22904707

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3-4 live flies in kitchen but not touching tcs foods. Called supervisor on duty. Stated next unannounced inspection

22-02-4

Detail 22904706

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep table is soiled with old food debris

41-17-4

Detail 22904710

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at dish area 2 spray bottle containing toxic liquid not labeled

08B-38-4

Detail 22904711

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen box of frozen fries stored directly on the floor Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22904709

Basic - Observed ceiling tiles,vents, walls and floor are soiled

22-20-5

Detail 22904708

Basic - Observed ice machine and multiple ice bin interior is soiled with brown like substance

21-09-4

Detail 22904705

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22773404

High Priority - Observed seeing 1 live fly in kitchen by prep area not touching tcs or Ready To Eat foods. Call supervisor on duty and stated next unannounced routine inspection. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22773408

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board surface is soiled with stain Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22773410

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand Wash Sink in server station had a server tray covering the sink. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 22773401

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

50-09-4

Detail 22773406

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 22773403

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright reach in cooler in kitchen door gasket is in poor repair gaskets is torn

35B-01-4

Detail 22773400

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-17-5

Detail 22773402

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in cookline area is in disrepair tile is broken. Observed floor tile in walk in cooler more towards the walk in freezer door is in disrepair tile is broken

23-03-4

Detail 22773407

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hand Wash Sink in cookline interior of the sink was soiled with old food debris Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22773409

Basic - Observed ceiling vents and tiles are soiled in throughout kitchen. Observed walls in kitchen are soiled Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22773405

Basic - Observed ice machine in kitchen and all ice bins from drive through line and server station interior is soiled Corrective Action Taken

14-12-4

Detail 22773411

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed utensils that is stored in dishwasher area is severely stained and soiled.

Dec 19, 2023

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2023

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-20-4

Detail 22508051

Basic - Grease on the back parking lot due to. Action has taken place to absorb a majority of the grease. There is still heavy amount of grease on pavement. Recommended to block section of the back parking area off to prevent cars traveling through till cleaned up.

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22446969

High Priority - Observed 1 live fly in kitchen area. Talk to supervisor C. Woods stated next unannounced inspection

29-37-4

Detail 22446966

High Priority - Observed hose attached to mop sink faucet touching the bottom of the rim of mop sink. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22446967

Intermediate - Observed can opener blade is soiled Observe microwave on cookline area interior ceiling is soiled with old food debris Corrected On-Site

14-24-4

Detail 22446964

Basic - Observed 2 drink dispenser backsplash area is soiled Drink dispenser #1 at wait station closer to ice bin Drink dispenser #2 at drive through. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22446965

Basic - Observed ceiling tiles, vents, and walls are heavily soiled needs some good TLC cleaning. Throughout the back of the house

36-22-4

Detail 22446968

Basic - Observed standing water in underneath cabinet at bar area where the beer drums are located inside the cabinet

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21672143

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21672139

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked operator discarded because he was not sure when it was opened. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21672140

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area.

33-19-4

Detail 21672142

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-11-5

Detail 21672141

Basic - Gaskets on reach in cooler drawer torn/disrepair.

31B-04-4

Detail 21672144

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar area. Emailed sign to operator. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 21187463

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottles stored on counter of service station over single service items and sugar packets. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21187465

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non-chemical side of the split at the mop sink

22-02-4

Detail 21187466

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior corners and covers to ice bins at soda machines have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator had employees begin cleaning during inspection Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21187460

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind deflector plate

32-12-5

Detail 21187462

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom is missing a covered receptacle in stall

40-06-5

Detail 21187459

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and cell phones on prep surfaces. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21187467

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaging in food preparation are not wearing hair restraints. Operator provided hair nets Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21187461

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on wall of cook line over equipment. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 21187464

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler and walk in freezer have an accumulation of dust

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

02C-03-5

Detail 20782530

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20782541

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20782536

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20782540

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in flour Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20782539

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20782542

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20782534

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20782537

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

36-62-4

Detail 20782531

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan

23-03-4

Detail 20782535

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

33-16-4

Detail 20782533

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 20782543

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cookie dough in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20782538

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20782532

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 20528820

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Last set of plans submitted due to remodel were 11-14-2020, new bar added where salad bar was previously and equipment removed in kitchen, new plans need to be submitted with in the next 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Have not submitted plans to plan review per manager Zack Sperry Informed manager will be put on administrative Complaint and to send plans ASAP Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 20528819

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cup stacked wet at beverage station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 20528821

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg coolers at bar, both with standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Cleaned out water in bottom of cooler. Not sure why filling with water will have serviced. Other keg cooler is ok Time Extended

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 20351363

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin on ice machine, pink mold like substance on deflector Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20351360

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected at hand wash sink on cook line. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20351358

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Last set of plans submitted due to remodel were 11-14-2020, new bar added where salad bar was previously and equipment removed in kitchen, new plans need to be submitted with in the next 60 days. Warning

41-21-4

Detail 20351359

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled spray bottle of chemical at from bbq pit area under reach in cooler unit Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20351361

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Location fees current but in need to be displayed. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20351353

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cup stacked wet at beverage station Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20351356

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Drive thru area standing water near floor drain. Walls behind equipment on cooks line. And walls in dishroom in need of cleaning. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20351355

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20351357

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to walk in cooler in need cleaning. Hoods in need of cleaning on surfaces over grill area Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20351354

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.stored in wire shelving , not inverted, corrected Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20351364

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg coolers at bar, both with standing water. Warning

29-19-4

Detail 20351362

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.hws on cooks line slow draining. Warning