Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ

4385 PARK BLVD, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jan 12, 2026
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 12, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-17-4

Detail 24294330

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Small styrofoam containers used for baked beans on red to go container holders soiled. Cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

35A-02-7

Detail 24262759

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at dish pit not landing on any surfaces

12A-09-4

Detail 24262761

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef clean slicer then changed gloves and continue to touch surfaces around cooking area of kitchen. Educated

22-31-4

Detail 24262760

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rack inside reach in cooler at bar used to hold glass cups rusted touching surfaces of glass. Employee moved glasses to dish pit.

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 23851270

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

12B-07-4

Detail 23851269

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near to go back and pos system. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23851268

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on cook line shelf near white styrofoam bowls Corrected On-Site

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 23481428

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23481429

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

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 23023000

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 left dish area to go get a container of chlorine with gloves on. Employee return to the dish area and began putting away clean dishes with the same gloves he had on to handle a chemical. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Dish washer put dirty dishes into dish machine and handle clean dishes without washing his hands. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23022999

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Interior of ice bin under soda dispenser soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23023002

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Equipment and microwave handles soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23022996

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean plastic cups wet nesting next to soda dispenser at server wait station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23023003

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Heavy ice build up in reach in cooler in bar area storing glass cups. -Heavy ice build up at the bottom of stand alone freezer across from cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23022997

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave interior at the end of cook line soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23023001

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -On clean containers on rack next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

29-19-4

Detail 23022998

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Floor drain backed up next soda dispenser on sever wait line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 23014113

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. -Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Inspector noticed chlorine chemical container was empty and not feeding product through the line. Employee restocked chemical and chlorine sanitizer is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-13-4

Detail 23014123

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 left dish area to go get a container of chlorine with gloves on. Employee return to the dish area and began putting away clean dishes with the same gloves he had on to handle a chemical.

35A-02-6

Detail 23014115

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 10+ live flies in kitchen area landing on stainless steel above cook line. -Approximately 20+ flies coming out of middle drain under tea machine. -1 live fly in dish machine area not landing on food contact surfaces. -1 live fly landing on liquid margarine. -1 fly landing on coffee filters at server wait station. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23014116

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink next to prep table and walk in cooler door covered with green cutting board. Inspector moved cutting board to allow access to the hand sink.

22-20-5

Detail 23014120

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Interior of ice bin under soda dispenser soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 23014122

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Equipment and microwave handles soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23014121

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach under dish machine drying side drain board. Employee sweep and sanitized area. -1 dead roach in stand water in drain next to soda dispensing machine at server wait station. Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 23014119

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean plastic cups wet nesting next to soda dispenser at server wait station.

14-69-4

Detail 23014114

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Heavy ice build up in reach in cooler in bar area storing glass cups. -Heavy ice build up at the bottom of stand alone freezer across from cook line. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23014118

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave interior at the end of cook line soiled with food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 23014112

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -On clean containers on rack next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 23014124

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Floor drain backed up next soda dispenser on sever wait line.

08B-12-5

Detail 23014125

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Food on speed racks not covered.

21-12-4

Detail 23014117

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet wiping cloth stored on table at expo window.

Dec 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22486939

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 not at proper minimum strength 0 PPM. Manager fixed chlorine sanitizer solution to 50 PPPM. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-07-5

Detail 22486932

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher going from dirty dishes to clean dishes without hand washing. Employee servicing customers through drive thru window failed to wash hands after changing tasks to wash potatoes. Manager educated both employee's on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

22-40-4

Detail 22486930

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Employee replenished bucket and sanitizer was fixed to 200 PPM. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22486935

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Gallon of milk not date marked. Manager dated milk 12/2/23. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22486931

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Beverage cup inside flower container under prep sink. Manager moved cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22486933

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22486934

Basic - Ice buildup on the bottom of walk-in freezer door.

22-08-4

Detail 22486938

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 22486940

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand sink in bar area. Manager put up sign. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22486936

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes stored on dish rack near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22486937

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on table at server order input station. Employees moved into sanitizing bucket. Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22380204

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. Dish machine at bar 0ppm, corrected 50ppm. Dish machine in kitchen 0ppm, corrected 50ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22380203

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface

31A-11-4

Detail 22380202

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to soda machines used as dump sink, ice in sink

53B-14-5

Detail 22380207

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training expired

16-21-4

Detail 22380197

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22380195

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in salt behind bar, removed Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22380198

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line

14-71-4

Detail 22380201

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of hand sink near dish machine

08B-38-4

Detail 22380196

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5gal tub of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22380199

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of grease on inside of smoker at to go window

23-03-4

Detail 22380206

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Cooler gaskets soiled

16-46-4

Detail 22380205

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22380200

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons at drive thru window not inverted. Coffee filters not covered at wait station. Items corrected Corrected On-Site

Jun 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 22041988

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter in use

22-02-4

Detail 22041987

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. old onion slices on vegetable slicer. Can opener soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 22041991

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Prep reach in cooler with accessible debris Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22041997

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area

36-22-4

Detail 22041990

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water all over floor of walk in cooler mixed with water and meat blood. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22041995

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of garlic breads stored on floor of walk in freezer. Moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22041989

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cook line management took to clean.

10-01-5

Detail 22041993

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a dish used for scooping in the flour container.

16-46-4

Detail 22041994

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 22041992

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

42-01-4

Detail 22041996

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Smoker area

21-12-4

Detail 22041998

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths on prep surfaces.

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21723013

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21723015

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

21-09-4

Detail 21723014

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. BBQ area

02D-01-5

Detail 21723016

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spray bottle, dumped out. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20947570

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20947571

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced by manager. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20947572

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook. Cook donned beard guard during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-54-4

Detail 20947569

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Lemons by server hand washing sink. Lemons were covered. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 20456332

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. 00 ppm dish machine chlorine, dish machine was primed and ran again with 50 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20456336

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20456337

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chairs and there's a hose stored in the sink.

23-24-4

Detail 20456335

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of walk in cooler door

36-34-5

Detail 20456330

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

13-03-4

Detail 20456334

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On server portioning cole slaw.

14-11-4

Detail 20456329

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cook line drawer

23-03-4

Detail 20456333

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

21-12-4

Detail 20456331

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near ice tea. Wiping cloths were moved. Corrected On-Site