BRADENTON, Manatee County

SONNYS BBQ 171

631 67TH ST CIR E, BRADENTON, FL 34208

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Feb 20, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
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.

Feb 20, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 24385560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area pulled chicken (119F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (122F - Hot Holding) Person in charge placed in oven to reheat and pulled pork start time 12:05pm-12:25pm (178F - Reheating); chicken start time 12:00pm end time 12:20pm (179F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24385556

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed on cooks line soiled food pans in handwashing sink. Person in charge removed and cleaned sink.

13-07-4

Detail 24385554

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with watch on wrist .employee removed watch and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24385559

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area by smoker. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24385557

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room and fountain beverage station floor covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24385558

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind grill,stove and fryers.

14-17-4

Detail 24385555

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 24201557

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed in dish washing machine area employee went from soiled dishes to clean dishes and failed to wash hand before touching clean dishes. Person in charge had employee rewash dishes and wash hands before putting away clean dishes. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24201554

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area plastic glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24201552

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room floor covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24201555

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

23-03-4

Detail 24201556

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease

14-17-4

Detail 24201553

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

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

13-07-4

Detail 23675707

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed salad food preparation employee in main kitchen area wearing watch. Person in charge had employee remove and wash hands As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23675705

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area food containers and plastic glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge separated to air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23675706

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room floor covered with standing water. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23675704

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

25-05-4

Detail 23675703

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-09-4

Detail 23435963

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cooks line employee with gloves on picked up a lid on the floor and touched the inside of the garbage pail, then grabbed a single service container and place 2 cornbread in container and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Person in charge had employee stop,discard corn bread and container,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23435955

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on cooks line employee with gloves on picked up a lid on the floor and touched the inside of the garbage pail, then grabbed a single service container and place 2 cornbread in container and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Person in charge had employee stop,discard corn bread and container,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.

03B-01-6

Detail 23435961

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line pork (107F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed in oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23435954

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in dishwasher area handwashing sink used as a dump sink. Person in charge cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23435958

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in main kitchen area ice machine bin and ice paddle soiled with black mold like substance.

36-22-4

Detail 23435960

Basic - Dish room floor covered with standing water. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23435964

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook in main kitchen area wearing bracelets. Person in charge had employee remove and wash hands As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23435962

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area food containers and plastic glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. Corrective Action Taken

33-15-4

Detail 23435957

Basic - Garbage can located outside lid open/broken.

23-03-4

Detail 23435956

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23435959

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area single service containers not inverted.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22571905

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F - Cold Holding); Milk (51F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: No food in cooler Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22571904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Time Extended

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22564314

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area by office 2 door Reach in cooler raw Chicken over sliced Onions Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22564313

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F - Cold Holding); Milk(51F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22564316

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F - Cold Holding); Milk (51F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22564319

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging with food preparation with wristbands and watches. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22564315

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in main kitchen area in dishwasher area by ice machine . Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22564317

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

29-19-4

Detail 22564318

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in main kitchen area in dish machine area. Warning

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22162695

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. Observed in main kitchen area dish machine sanitizer at 000 ppm. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and the sanitizer in 3cs was 300ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22162693

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw ground Beef over Raw Pork. Educated Person in charge on raw animal foods properly separated from each other and emailed a copy of safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-07-4

Detail 22162692

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging with food preparation with wristbands and watches. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22162694

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22162691

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cooks line. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22162690

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 21813884

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Ground Beef over Beef Brisket in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. Educated pic on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Ground Beef . Corrected On-Site

05-05-4

Detail 21813883

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area.

11-27-4

Detail 21813877

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed Person in charge a copy

16-37-1

Detail 21813886

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 21813880

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Person in charge a copy

29-18-4

Detail 21813881

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in dish room area in back area of main kitchen. Person in charge put cover back on .

24-08-4

Detail 21813882

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on plastic glasses by fountain beverage machine in main kitchen area.. Person in charge gave to dishwasher in dish area. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 21813879

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwasher area in main kitchen.

38-07-4

Detail 21813878

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing over entrée make station in main kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 21813885

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed over entrée make station air return and light shield soiled with dust.

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 21572127

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in back kitchen area by dish machine. Employee handling soiled dishes with gloves on and went to clean side of dish machine and started removing clean dishes. Stopped employee and educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Person in charge had employee remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21572129

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. Observed Pulled Pork start 8:00am End Time 11:20am (141F - Reheating); Pulled Chicken start 8:00am End Time 11:20am (148F - Reheating) Macaroni and Cheese start 8:00am End Time 11:20am (150F - Reheating) Baked Beans start 8:00am End Time 11:20am (141F - Reheating. Person in charge stated that they stated to reheat the 4 food products at 8:00am and documented the end time and food temperature. Educated Person in charge on reheating food. Person in charge discarded all 4 food items. Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 21572130

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed Pulled Pork start 8:00am End Time 11:20am (141F - Reheating); Pulled Chicken start 8:00am End Time 11:20am (148F - Reheating) Macaroni and Cheese start 8:00am End Time 11:20am (150F - Reheating) Baked Beans start 8:00am End Time 11:20am (141F - Reheating. Person in charge stated that they stated to reheat the 4 food products at 8:00am and documented the end time and food temperature. Educated Person in charge on reheating food. Person in charge discarded all 4 food items. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21572126

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area soiled can opener. Employee placed in dishwasher area and washed can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21572128

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed butter and pickle bucket stored on floor in Walk in cooler in west end of kitchen . Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning