Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

SONNYS BBQ 32

30503 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Apr 20, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
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.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24523202

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front bar used to store glassware. Item was removed/relocated. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24523204

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with buildup of debris under cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 24523201

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk-in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 24523203

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under chargrill with heavy buildup of burnt residue.

22-16-4

Detail 24523205

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers at front bar with old beer residue.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 14

35A-02-7

Detail 24261760

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly by drive through window 1 live fly in dry storage 2 live flies by soda machine I'm wait station. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24261751

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 24261759

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in cook line grooved.

40-06-5

Detail 24261754

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in back of restaurant over food.

14-11-5

Detail 24261749

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda gun in bar broken and covered in plastic wrap.

08B-38-4

Detail 24261750

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator placed food to appropriate area. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24261761

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

23-03-4

Detail 24261753

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door rusted.

16-46-4

Detail 24261758

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers in dry storage.

22-16-4

Detail 24261762

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with debris.

14-33-4

Detail 24261755

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cook line shelves are rust putted

29-49-6

Detail 24261756

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in on cook line Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24261752

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

36-27-5

Detail 24261757

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with debris.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 23550659

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in bar area. 1 fly on the wall in the watewashing area. Operator killed and sanitized are. Did not observe flies land on food contact surfaces. Operator states they receive pest control minimum monthly Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23550660

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near warehouse washing area blocked by cart. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23550657

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filling water pitcher in the hand wash sink. Discussed with manager.

22-08-4

Detail 23550656

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line soiled. Discussed with manager.

29-49-6

Detail 23550655

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to rack if cutting boards.

08B-17-4

Detail 23550658

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers, oranges, limes and tomatoes above ready to eat pickles and liquid margarine. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23051783

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the seating area 1 live fly in prep area landed on prep table, staff cleaned and sanitized the area. 2 live flies total No contamination observed.

01B-02-5

Detail 23051781

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 130F hot hold

03B-01-6

Detail 23051784

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 130F

40-06-5

Detail 23051785

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron stored on wire rack containing food Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23051780

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment.

06-01-5

Detail 23051782

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw Pork 60F cooling after being thawed beyond 41F under running water. Pork was out of temperature for less than 4 hours.

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22895395

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife on magnet. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22895396

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar glass scrubber located in hand wash sink. Operator removed glass scrubber.

31B-03-4

Detail 22895392

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. Operator stocked soap during inspection.

31B-04-4

Detail 22895394

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator replaced sign at hand wash sink during inspection.

23-03-4

Detail 22895393

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of convection oven

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22743899

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live fly on clean tray. Operator killed fly and washed tray 1 live fly under prep table with steamers 2 live flies under prep tables near fryers, manager killed one Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live flying in front of kitchen, killed by manager 1 live on metal rack, killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live on box holding paper towels, killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live by to go window, killed by manager and area sanitized 2 live in bar, both killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live in front of house near POS, killed by manager and area sanitized Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: 2 live under cabinet of Point of sale station in kitchen 1 live around hand sink in prep area 1 live on wall above office door 2 live flying around in dry storage 1 live on shelf in dry storage 1 live flying around in dish area 1 live on wall in cook area 1 live flying around in cook area Operator killed, discarded and sanitized all areas Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: 1 live on leg of shelf in dry storage, operator killed, discarded and sanitized the area Time Extended

Mar 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22743271

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live fly on clean tray. Operator killed fly and washed tray 1 live fly under prep table with steamers 2 live flies under prep tables near fryers, manager killed one Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live flying in front of kitchen, killed by manager 1 live on metal rack, killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live on box holding paper towels, killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live by to go window, killed by manager and area sanitized 2 live in bar, both killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live in front of house near POS, killed by manager and area sanitized Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: 2 live under cabinet of Point of sale station in kitchen 1 live around hand sink in prep area 1 live on wall above office door 2 live flying around in dry storage 1 live on shelf in dry storage 1 live flying around in dish area 1 live on wall in cook area 1 live flying around in cook area Operator killed, discarded and sanitized all areas Time Extended

Mar 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22742194

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live fly on clean tray. Operator killed fly and washed tray 1 live fly under prep table with steamers 2 live flies under prep tables near fryers, manager killed one Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live flying in front of kitchen, killed by manager 1 live on metal rack, killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live on box holding paper towels, killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live by to go window, killed by manager and area sanitized 2 live in bar, both killed by manager and area sanitized 1 live in front of house near POS, killed by manager and area sanitized Time Extended

Mar 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 22740279

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 1 live fly on clean tray. Operator killed fly and washed tray 1 live fly under prep table with steamers 2 live flies under prep tables near fryers, manager killed one Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22740278

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler by microwave in kitchen Reach in cooler in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

Mar 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 22739329

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Flies discovered are all small 5 in kitchen flying 6 on walk-in in kitchen 1 on clean cutting board on shelf in prep area 6 in dish area 1 on clean container on shelf 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on container where lids are stored 1 on wall in dry storage area 3 on boxes in dry storage 1 on sleeve of to go cup 2 flying in dry storage area 17 on wall in prep area 7 flying under prep sink 3 in kitchen 1 on to go bags 4 underneath counter near to go window 10 on wall behind soda machine 8 flying underneath soda machine table 4 on wall behind prep table 3 in mop area 7 on wall under prep table near soda machines 2 flying around near soda machines 1 on box containing ice tea filters 3 on wall 2 on boxes containing to go boxes 2 in bar area 1 on rim of clean martini glass 4 on wall in bar area

35A-05-4

Detail 22739328

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on cooler door 3 inside hinge of cooler door on cook line 7 live inside compressor area of reach in cooler on cook line

03B-01-6

Detail 22739330

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130F. Operator turned heat of hot holding unit up Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22739327

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler by microwave in kitchen Reach in cooler in prep area

35A-03-4

Detail 22739326

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on counter near to go window

13-03-4

Detail 22739332

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

14-11-5

Detail 22739331

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom door of hot holding box

10-20-4

Detail 22739325

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of oven. Tongs have been relocated Corrected On-Site

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 22631716

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect spotted in kitchen and 2 flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 22631727

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (47F - Cold Holding); banana pudding (45F - Cold Holding); tossed salad (46F - Cold Holding) Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22631726

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding) second temp 40F at 4:25pm; Sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) second temp 41F at 4:25; Ranch (46F - Cold Holding) second temp 40F at 4:25pm. Operator moved into walk in cooler. Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (47F - Cold Holding); banana pudding (45F - Cold Holding); tossed salad (46F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 22631722

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stacked food containers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22631721

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager on duty replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22631723

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handle of scoop in flour container.

24-06-4

Detail 22631718

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty food container. Discussed with operator the importance of storing utensils on clean surfaces. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22631725

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline and behind bar warped/deep grooves

14-11-5

Detail 22631715

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on hot box torn. Reach in cooler unable to hold temperatures. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22631720

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage areas and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22631719

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of butter stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved bucket off of floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22631714

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

22-16-4

Detail 22631724

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-19-4

Detail 22631717

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. 2 floor drains in kitchen area near hot box draining slowly. Operator was able to plunge the standing water from area. Per operator, there is a scheduled cleaning with plumbing company. Corrected On-Site

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22222469

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly observed in side prep area near ice machine. No contamination observed.

41-10-4

Detail 22222472

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table. Operator moved spray bottle to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22222467

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer with accumulated dry food debris. Operator could not determine when it was last used.

23-24-4

Detail 22222470

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles to hot boxes have an accumulation of grease.

14-11-5

Detail 22222466

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging from hot holding unit

36-73-4

Detail 22222468

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on floor on cook line and prep areas

06-01-5

Detail 22222471

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing in prep sink at room temperature. Operator placed under cool running water Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 21754191

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. Dish washer touched soiled dishes and did not wash hands before touching clean dishes. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing with operator

03B-01-6

Detail 21754190

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 126F hot hold. Pan was not completely sealed. The pan was placed at the front of the unit. Other items in the box were 135F and above Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21754189

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. Handout provided via email

11-26-1

Detail 21754187

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. Education provided via email

14-09-4

Detail 21754185

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 21754188

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch bag stored on lower shelf of prep table on the left as you enter the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21754186

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan soiled.

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 21325971

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed during inspection 1 near dish wash area and 1 near mop sink. No cross contamination observed.

03A-02-5

Detail 21325974

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cinnamon butter 45F cold holding, ambient temperature of unit 38F.

41-17-4

Detail 21325973

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large sprayer containing degreaser not labeled. Operator label sprayer Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21325972

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Prep area, condensation coming from air conditioner. No cross contamination observed.