Merritt Island, Brevard County

SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND

310 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Jan 22, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24317986

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea bucket used to mix brewed tea is egregiously Stained/soiled.

29-28-4

Detail 24317988

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for filters on wall between dish and ice machine areas

16-23-4

Detail 24317987

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

36-24-5

Detail 24317990

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beneath sink in dish area

22-13-5

Detail 24317991

Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Tea dispenser nozzles in Togo area are soiled.

25-06-4

Detail 24317989

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered. Operator placed lid on container Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24317985

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under sink in dish area

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 23917691

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler on service line banana pudding (51F - Cold Holding); slaw (52F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23917688

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top of make line ribs (112F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to reach in cooler

16-03-4

Detail 23917690

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23917693

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 23917689

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Each stall is missing covering for waste receptacle Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23917695

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Evidence of wet nesting on stacked pans on shelves

08B-52-4

Detail 23917694

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Glass door reach in cooler in service line has consistent drip from condenser that is landing on food items below

23-03-4

Detail 23917696

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans over service station have an accumulation of dust. Walk in cooler shelves and frames are soiled Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 23917692

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Drain line from keg cooler behind bar

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 23511831

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

53B-14-5

Detail 23511833

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

22-20-5

Detail 23511839

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

16-21-4

Detail 23511835

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 23511837

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

14-69-4

Detail 23511832

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

51-13-4

Detail 23511834

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

23-03-4

Detail 23511836

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

21-08-4

Detail 23511838

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

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-03-4

Detail 23152680

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Between cook line and Togo window. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23152683

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear corner on interior of ice bin for soda dispensers have an accumulation of mold like substance

16-21-4

Detail 23152682

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 23152681

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23152684

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans over service line have an accumulation of dust

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22691767

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22691768

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding); eggroll mix (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE Warning

21-08-4

Detail 22691769

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm operator remade to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 22383168

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 mop sink

22-20-5

Detail 22383169

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear corners on interior of the ice bin for soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22383167

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covers are broken in 3 smaller stalls Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22383166

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

Mar 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 21830096

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up around door

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21537815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad station stand up Reach in cooler. cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the door remains open for extended periods of time as employees make salads

16-21-4

Detail 21537809

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-55-4

Detail 21537812

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not functional during inspection. Repairman onsite Corrective Action Taken

12B-02-4

Detail 21537818

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks on prep surface of cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21537813

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas.

36-17-5

Detail 21537816

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

14-69-4

Detail 21537811

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door seam of walk in freezer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21537814

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans angled at soda dispensers in service line

29-20-5

Detail 21537817

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Near dish area is slow draining

29-11-4

Detail 21537810

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink of dish area

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-12-5

Detail 20935976

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Feminine waste receptacles are uncovered

14-69-4

Detail 20935975

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up along door of walk in freezer.

25-05-4

Detail 20935974

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room. Boxes of single service items stored on the floor. Operator moved to adjacent shelf Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 20935977

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan mounted in service alley facing soda dispenser and ice bin has an accumulation of dust

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 20468730

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored behind raw ground beef patties that can be ordered medium, per consumer advisory, corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20468728

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of cooked pulled pork was pulled with full rack from over night items, placed back in walk in cooler at 46-49°. Rapid chill to 44° within 25 mins Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20468731

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray chemical bottle on food prep counter. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20468735

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mr Sherry expire food manager.

22-02-4

Detail 20468732

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine near shoot area.

14-01-5

Detail 20468733

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour, corrected Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20468737

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Location fees are current but new license not printed and posted.

40-06-5

Detail 20468729

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses stored in dry stock room with single us3 foil pans, corrected Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 20468734

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors low grout Standing water Hoods cleaned Walls cleaned behind equipment Floor tiles missing / in need of repair entrance to walk in freezer Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20468736

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Direct contact with floor cases of to go container, corrected Corrected On-Site