Clermont, Lake County

SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q

1500 E HWY 50, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
1 High Priority
Mar 20, 2026
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 15

01B-13-4

Detail 24457268

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -4 ROP bags of baked beans not under HACCP not removed from bags prior to 48 hours Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24457263

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -interior of spray hose at dish machine

31A-11-4

Detail 24457269

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -grease and debris in hand sink on cook line

16-03-4

Detail 24457262

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 24457270

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -server used beverage cup to scoop ice out of ice bin

14-33-4

Detail 24457271

Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

40-06-5

Detail 24457266

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee hat stored above microwave, operator removed Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24457273

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice and making drinks was wearing a bracelet

24-08-4

Detail 24457276

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish rack in dish area

23-03-4

Detail 24457265

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack in kitchen -shelf under tea urns by drive thru window -exterior of oven -filters on hood suppression system -baking pans are encrusted

35B-03-4

Detail 24457272

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -side door

03G-54-1

Detail 24457267

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -ROP bags of baked beans in walk in cooler with discard dates of 3/19 and 3/20 @ 11:40amRepeat Violation Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24457275

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 24457274

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at prep sink and beverage dump station

21-08-4

Detail 24457264

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm)

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-13-4

Detail 24109049

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP green beans without HACCP not removed from reduced oxygen packaging within 48 hours.

41-10-4

Detail 24109052

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sanitizer spray bottle stored next to single service items on server station in dining room.

22-02-4

Detail 24109047

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior ice bin on server line

03F-10-5

Detail 24109054

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -for onion straws, operator printed Time as a Public Health Control form, operator filled out. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 24109056

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

36-32-5

Detail 24109046

Basic - Ceiling vent shows damage or is in disrepair. -near entry to dry storage area

36-34-5

Detail 24109050

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen

35B-01-4

Detail 24109051

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front double doors Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24109055

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack and garbage can in dry storage -fans in walk in cooler are dusty -exterior of walk in freezer door -floor drain at bar triple sink -exterior sides of fryers

03G-54-1

Detail 24109045

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -green beans in hot holding uit on cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 24109048

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -bulk turkey thawing in standing water in prep sink. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24109053

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -smoker prep area Repeat Violation

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23719682

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose -interior tea urns and tea baskets -reach in beer cooler at bar

16-03-4

Detail 23719680

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23719677

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 under soda boxes. Operator discarded and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23719674

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice and making drinks wearing bracelets

35B-01-4

Detail 23719678

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

36-62-4

Detail 23719675

Basic - Light not functioning over fryers on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 23719679

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -shelf under flat top grill -bottom of hot holding units on cook line -fans in walk in cooler -floor fan in kitchen dusty

06-01-5

Detail 23719676

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -bulk turkey in standing water in prep sink. Operator turned on water Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23719681

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the establishment -caulking at dish area and triple sink Repeat Violation

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 23467276

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade ranch (45F - Cold Holding); cinnamon butter (45F - Cold Holding); held less than four hours per operator. Operator put on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

08A-20-5

Detail 23467269

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 08A-20-5 Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken next to raw pork in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 23467271

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 29-42-4 Observed: Vacuum breaker at wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

02C-03-5

Detail 23467266

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 02C-03-5 Observed: 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 in upright reach in cooler in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 23467273

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 03F-10-5 Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -operator filled out form Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23467264

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 22-02-4 Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener holder in kitchen -white cutting board in storage area. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23467265

Basic - - From initial inspection : 14-11-5 Observed: Equipment in poor repair. -shelves in walk in freezer Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23467275

Basic - - From initial inspection : 14-69-4 Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer fan Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 23467272

Basic - - From initial inspection : 16-03-4 Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

21-44-1

Detail 23467268

Basic - - From initial inspection : 21-44-1 Observed: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored next to chopper under prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23467274

Basic - - From initial inspection : 23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -light shield in dry storage area -exterior sides of grill on cook line -hoods over cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23467270

Basic - - From initial inspection : 36-27-5 Observed: Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23467277

Basic - - From initial inspection : 36-34-5 Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout establishment Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23467267

Basic - - From initial inspection : 36-73-4 Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers on cook line. -drains in dish area Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 19

03A-02-5

Detail 23430220

High Priority - 03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade ranch (45F - Cold Holding); cinnamon butter (45F - Cold Holding); held less than four hours per operator. Operator put on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: High Priority

08A-20-5

Detail 23430232

High Priority - 08A-20-5 Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken next to raw pork in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

29-42-4

Detail 23430272

High Priority - 29-42-4 Observed: Vacuum breaker at wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning Priority: High Priority

41-10-4

Detail 23430283

High Priority - 41-10-4 Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sheila shine stored on top of dish machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning Priority: High Priority

02C-03-5

Detail 23430213

Intermediate - 02C-03-5 Observed: 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 in upright reach in cooler in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

03F-10-5

Detail 23430221

Intermediate - 03F-10-5 Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -operator filled out form Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

03G-50-1

Detail 23430223

Intermediate - 03G-50-1 Observed: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -green beans and baked beans in walk in cooler Warning Priority: Intermediate

22-02-4

Detail 23430263

Intermediate - 22-02-4 Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener holder in kitchen -white cutting board in storage area. Warning Priority: Intermediate

31A-09-4

Detail 23430273

Intermediate - 31A-09-4 Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink by drive thru blocked by fan Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

14-11-5

Detail 23430246

Basic - 14-11-5 Observed: Equipment in poor repair. -shelves in walk in freezer Warning Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Detail 23430247

Basic - 14-69-4 Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer fan Warning Priority: Basic

16-03-4

Detail 23430248

Basic - 16-03-4 Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning Priority: Basic

21-44-1

Detail 23430262

Basic - 21-44-1 Observed: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored next to chopper under prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 23430264

Basic - 23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -light shield in dry storage area -exterior sides of grill on cook line -hoods over cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic

25-05-4

Detail 23430265

Basic - 25-05-4 Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. -on floor in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

32-12-5

Detail 23430274

Basic - 32-12-5 Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning Priority: Basic

36-27-5

Detail 23430277

Basic - 36-27-5 Observed: Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic

36-34-5

Detail 23430278

Basic - 36-34-5 Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout establishment Warning Priority: Basic

36-73-4

Detail 23430279

Basic - 36-73-4 Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers on cook line. -drains in dish area Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

41-10-4

Detail 22678777

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottles stored on prep table. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22678781

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose bib in dish area.

29-42-4

Detail 22678779

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

22-02-4

Detail 22678775

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board at slicing station.

35B-01-4

Detail 22678782

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

36-01-4

Detail 22678773

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under fryers Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 22678774

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22678778

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - double oven in cooks area. -Microwave next to double oven in cooks area Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22678771

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters over char grill. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22678772

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

33-06-4

Detail 22678776

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - hand sink next to smoker area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22678780

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls in dish area. Repeat Violation

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 22225413

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to glass door cooler in bar area. - Grill cleaner stored next to bag bbq sauce under char grill. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22225416

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22225412

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

36-22-4

Detail 22225410

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dish pit area. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22225414

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers

33-23-4

Detail 22225409

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

22-08-4

Detail 22225411

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -double ovens in main kitchen area. Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22225408

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. - Hand sink next to pit area.

23-03-4

Detail 22225407

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

33-16-4

Detail 22225417

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-27-5

Detail 22225415

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the entire kitchen areas. -behind cooking equipment. -under 3 compartment sink.

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

24-08-4

Detail 22014997

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic containers.

36-22-4

Detail 22014994

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In warewash. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22014995

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

23-03-4

Detail 22014993

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

29-11-4

Detail 22014996

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink near smoker.

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 21604867

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect above microwave in dessert prep area. 1 small flying insect in smoker area 1 small flying insect in dish area

03E-02-5

Detail 21604871

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. pulled pork 8:15am (131F - Reheating)10:31 am. Operator moving to oven to recover to 165°f immediately Reheat 184°f Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21604865

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

29-28-4

Detail 21604862

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions located over 3 compartment sink.

16-21-4

Detail 21604859

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-36-4

Detail 21604872

Basic - Ceiling tile missing over smoker

36-34-5

Detail 21604869

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in area across from dishwasher area

36-73-4

Detail 21604870

Basic - Floor and walls soiled in drive through area soiled/has accumulation of debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 21604866

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in stick room.

14-69-4

Detail 21604873

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 21604864

Basic - Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

36-62-4

Detail 21604868

Basic - Light not functioning in hood system in kitchen Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21604861

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large trash cans soiled. Fan cover walk in cooler soiled.

21-44-1

Detail 21604860

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to single service lids in drive through area. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21604863

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishroom Repeat Violation

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 20923518

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at smoker took rack to walk in cooler, returned to station and put on gloves without washing hands.

13-04-4

Detail 20923521

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line with no beard guard.

14-11-4

Detail 20923522

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink by smoker pulling away from the wall.

36-22-4

Detail 20923517

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish pit.

36-62-4

Detail 20923523

Basic - Light not functioning. In hood system.

25-05-4

Detail 20923524

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of cups on floor in dry storage.

14-17-4

Detail 20923525

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 20923520

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

29-11-4

Detail 20923519

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from faucet at hand washing sink by smoker.

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 20474835

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came from drive thru and put in gloves without washing hands and began working with egg roll wrappers.

53A-03-7

Detail 20474838

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/ Charlene Malone ex 8/22/21, other food managers present.

23-24-4

Detail 20474840

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Buildup of grease under flat top.

13-07-4

Detail 20474836

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee making eggrolls wearing bracelets.

23-03-4

Detail 20474837

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table fan at table with potatoes. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20474839

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic tubs.