Florida City, Miami-Dade County

SONNYS REAL PIT BBQ

33505 S DIXIE HWY, Florida City, FL 33034

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Jul 21, 2025

City

Florida City

County

Miami-Dade

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

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.

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

53B-01-5

Detail 23887220

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23887222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with fire damage and in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed ceiling tiles with fire damage and in disrepair. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23887224

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23887223

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair in back storage area / warehouse washing area of establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed several floor tiles in disrepair in back storage area / warehouse washing area of establishment. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23887225

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several walls in back storage area of establishment heavily damaged. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed several walls in back storage area of establishment heavily damaged. Time Extended

36-04-5

Detail 23887218

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed utility lines exposed throughout back prep area of establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed utility lines exposed throughout back prep area of establishment Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23887219

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed several walls near ware washing area heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed several walls near ware washing area heavily soiled. Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 23887221

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors in back storage area of restaurant heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed floors in back storage area of restaurant heavily soiled. Time Extended

Jul 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

51-02-4

Detail 23885158

High Priority - Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Observed establishment storing single service items in dry storage, using three compartment sink, and using walk in cooler and freezer to store food in a condemned building by the City of Florida City.

01B-13-4

Detail 23885163

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment has been deemed condemned by the City of Florida City. Establishment is prepping food inside a MFDV and using the condemned building to store food inside the walk in cooler and freezer.

53B-01-5

Detail 23885162

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-32-5

Detail 23885168

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with fire damage and in disrepair.

50-09-4

Detail 23885169

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-17-5

Detail 23885157

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair in back storage area / warehouse washing area of establishment.

08B-37-4

Detail 23885156

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed food stored inside walk in cooler and freezer in a condemned building by the City of Florida City.

36-24-5

Detail 23885164

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several walls in back storage area of establishment heavily damaged.

16-25-5

Detail 23885166

Basic - Observed establishment using three compartment sink inside of condemned building by the City of Florida City.

25-05-4

Detail 23885160

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items improperly stored in dry storage area in a building condemned by the City of Florida City.

36-04-5

Detail 23885165

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed utility lines exposed throughout back prep area of establishment.

14-17-4

Detail 23885159

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer with ice buildup on side of door.

36-27-5

Detail 23885167

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed several walls near ware washing area heavily soiled.

36-10-4

Detail 23885161

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors in back storage area of restaurant heavily soiled.

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23312382

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg Rolls (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the reach in cooler the previous day. Stop Sale issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed Cut tomato's (51F - Cold Holding) , Coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

14-74-7

Detail 23312383

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen not maintaining proper temperature. Temperature was 62F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen not maintaining proper temperature. Temperature was 62F. Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23312385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed employee drink on preparation table. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23312381

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on oven and also observed at both reach in coolers by the steam box. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed gaskets torn on oven and also observed at both reach in coolers by the steam box. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23312384

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of exterior door leading to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed gap at the bottom of exterior door leading to the outside. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23312387

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen near stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed 4 floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen near stove. Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 23312386

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 15Total: 20

12A-29-4

Detail 23304922

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch phone and resume preparing food without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash hands. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 23304920

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket used to sanitize surfaces in kitchen reading 0ppm. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23304907

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg Rolls (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the reach in cooler the previous day. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23304906

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg Rolls (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the reach in cooler the previous day. Stop Sale issued. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23304913

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by exit door. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23304904

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen not maintaining proper temperature. Temperature was 62°F. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23304911

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 23304919

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23304914

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on oven and also observed at both reach in coolers by the steam box. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23304918

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of exterior door leading to the outside. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23304905

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen near stove. Warning

36-12-4

Detail 23304910

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23304912

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 23304923

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine kitchen. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23304916

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90F degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-01-4

Detail 23304917

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above dishwasher machine. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23304915

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled in kitchen. Also observed wall in kitchen soiled with grease. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23304909

Basic - Observed In-use spatula stored in cracks between wall and three compartment sink. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23304908

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet of hand wash sink in disrepair at ware washing area. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23304921

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of macaroni and cheese thawing in standing water in kitchen sink. Employee turn on water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 22647718

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22647716

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

10-08-5

Detail 22647717

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.Employee removed it Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22150433

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22150434

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. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22150432

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from hand wash sink located next to the storage.

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 21525242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (115 F - Hot Holding) at hot box kitchen area. As per manager for less than one hour. The manager moved the products to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 21525238

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose bibb at dishwasher area missing vacuum breaker.

23-24-4

Detail 21525241

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer doors handle soiled.

36-32-5

Detail 21525240

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 21525244

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 21525239

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box gasket torn. And walk in cooler gasket torn located in front of dishwasher area.

14-69-4

Detail 21525243

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 20927047

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot box: ribs (117F - Hot Holding); beef brisket (99F - Hot Holding) at hot box at preparation area. As per the manager for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the oven to be reheating to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20927042

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

36-32-5

Detail 20927041

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile show damage throughout the kitchen area, preparation area, dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20927046

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans cover soiled at walk in cooler and ceiling vents throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20927044

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket torn. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20927043

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

23-03-4

Detail 20927045

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

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20487767

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager moved the can opener to the three compartment sink to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 20487764

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles show damage at kitchen area, preparation area and ware washing area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20487766

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

24-05-4

Detail 20487768

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers no inverted at storage area. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20487770

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed one cutting boards no longer cleanable at front counter. Operator discarded the cutting boards. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20487765

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door of the walk in cooler in disrepair, one with windows doors.

23-03-4

Detail 20487771

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of walk in cooler soiled and fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20487769

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a bag with single service articles on the floor at front counter. Operator picked up the single service articles. Corrected On-Site