Warrington, Escambia County

SONNY'S BAR B Q

630 N NAVY BLVD, Warrington, FL 32507

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 4, 2026
City
Warrington
County
Escambia
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.

Jun 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 24464632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed ribs 133f in hot hold cabinet # 1 at establishment. Manager stated less than 4 hours. Manager moved ribs to warming cabinet during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

51-16-7

Detail 24464630

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upon inspection, observed changes have been made to establishment from initial plans. Cooker listed on plan review is a smoker, salad bar on plans is now a bar with beer taps, dish machine added in dish area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24464631

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection, observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer # 1 at establishment. Repeat Violation

Jul 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23865438

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm at time of inspection. Upon examination, chlorine container was empty. Operator replaced container with new one, achieved 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23865440

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: milk 47f for approximately 30 minutes. In reach-in cooler: pre sliced cheese 50f for 3 hours. Repeat Violation

27-18-4

Detail 23865437

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hottest water achieved at all sinks is 80f. Repair services arrived during inspection, and achieved 85f during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23865439

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoops for sauces for cinnamon sugar. Operator replaced bowl for spoon. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23865441

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23483465

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ribs 44F (held 24hrs) and chicken wings 45F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23483466

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs 44F (held 24hrs) and chicken wings 45F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23003863

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

36-32-5

Detail 23003862

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling in back storage location. Operator stated they have maintenance scheduled to come out to fix the leak. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 22648292

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen next to dish area blocked with grease trap.

31A-11-4

Detail 22648291

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris and grease in hand sink in kitchen next to dish area.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-03-5

Detail 22491731

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cookie dough and brownies in walk in freezer contaminated with ice from ice buildup.

01B-02-5

Detail 22491737

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean meat (pork and chicken mix) at 45F in walk in cooler held over 24hrs.

03A-02-5

Detail 22491735

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean meat (pork and chicken mix) at 45F in walk in cooler held over 24hrs. See stop sale. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 22491732

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead rodent and 2 worms on trap in back storage area of kitchen under storage racks. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22491738

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on a trap in back storage area of kitchen under storage racks. Warning

08B-52-4

Detail 22491733

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed cookie dough and brownies in walk in freezer with accumulated ice on top of product from ice build up. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22491730

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk in freezer inside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned up ice during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-19-4

Detail 22491736

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water over floor drain in dry storage area at back of kitchen. Operator cleaned up water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 22491734

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from drink machine line onto floor in back storage area of kitchen

Jun 19, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21811910

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection, observed approximately 20 small flying insects in the following areas: 5 between smoke room and tea station and 15 in dry storage area. No small flying insects observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. Operator sprayed for the small flying insects. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21811914

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw chicken pan over bagged shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21811911

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed hamburger beef at a temperature of 50/49F in walk in cooler; sliced cheese 58/ retemp 54F, pork egg rolls 58/retemp 53F, Cole slaw 52/ retemp 50F in reach in cooler on ice. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21811915

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following food was out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time: Upon inspection, observed hamburger beef at a temperature of 50/49F in walk in cooler, pork shoulder 49/ retemp 43/42/40/41/40/33/36; Bacon 53/retemp 43F, sliced cheese 58/ retemp 54F, pork egg rolls 58/retemp 53F, Cole slaw 52/ retemp 50F in reach in cooler on ice. See stop sale. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21811912

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upon inspection, observed standing water pooled in back left of dry storage area next to drainage pipes under storage rack. Operator squeegeed standing water off of floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21811913

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upon inspection, observed no hand washing sign at server prep station in kitchen. Operator printed and posted hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 21507050

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on top of dish machine.

36-34-5

Detail 21507048

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust around air vents in kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 21507049

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in both walk in freezers. No contact with food observed. Repeat Violation

Jun 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21005318

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger patty 46f for three hours. Operator added ice to patty to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21005315

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baby back ribs 127f for two hours. Operator placed in warmer to re-heat Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21005319

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for flour container. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21005316

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both walk in freezers. No contact with food observed.

10-06-5

Detail 21005317

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop used for pulled pork. Operator removed scoop during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 20545496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright cooling unit across from fryers: Cole Slaw 61°F, Chicken 52°F Manager stated items were in unit less than 2 hours. Employee moved items to cooling unit to cool. Corrective Action Taken