Pea Ridge, Santa Rosa County

SONNYS BBQ 217

5141 HWY 90, Pea Ridge, FL 32571

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 13, 2026
City
Pea Ridge
County
Santa Rosa
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.

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 24436881

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed macaroni and cheese 120f, queso 103f in hot hold cabinet # 1 on cook line (less than 4 hours per manager). Also observed cooked chicken 126f, ribs 126f, macaroni and cheese 112f, chicken wings 118f (less than 4 hours per manager) in hot hold cabinet # 2 on cook line. Manager removed all items for reheating during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-04-5

Detail 24436882

High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed pork shoulder roast 120f in upper hot holding cabinet. Less than 4 hours per manager. Manager removed roast for reheating during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 24436880

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection, observed accumulation of mold like substance on interior upper portions of ice machine at establishment.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 24034781

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Upon inspection, observed employee preparing salad with bare hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 24034779

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw beef patties stored over French fries in reach in freezer on cook line.

01B-02-5

Detail 24034777

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed coleslaw in make bar with temperature of 47f. Manager stated over 4 hours. Also observed cooked diced eggs in reach in cooler in rear of establishment with temperature of 47f. Manager stated over 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 24034782

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed rack in rear of establishment with cooked ribs 68f and cooked chicken wings 66f. Manager stated less than 4 hours. Manager placed food back into refrigeration during inspection. Also, observed coleslaw in make bar with temperature of 47f. Manager stated over 4 hours. Also observed cooked diced eggs in reach in cooler in rear of establishment with temperature of 47f. Manager stated over 4 hours. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24034780

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked bone-in chicken in hot holding cabinet on cook line at 132f. Manager stated less than 4 hours. Manager removed chicken and placed on sheet pan for reheating during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 24034783

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Upon inspection, observed 4 or more employees engaged in food preparation with no certified food manager present at establishment.

24-08-4

Detail 24034778

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection, observed metal pans on rack in dishwashing area wet nesting.

08B-12-5

Detail 24034776

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed large bowl of potato tots in walk in freezer not covered.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23504537

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup under fan in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23027665

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

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22589215

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 52f for one hour.

24-08-4

Detail 22589214

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting in server area by drink machine. Repeat Violation

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 22152626

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station

Aug 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21254550

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side wall of ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 21254549

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan in walk in cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 21254551

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pork not covered in walk in cooler. Employee added lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

09-01-4

Detail 21211273

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee not wearing gloves while cutting meat on cook line. Operator discarded food immediately and told employee to wash hands and put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 21211272

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station and pans wet nesting in back prep area of kitchen Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21211271

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pulled chicken not covered in walk in cooler. Operator added sheet pan above chicken to cover. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 20796955

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior wall of ice machine

14-01-5

Detail 20796954

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service bowls used as scoops for various items on salad topping station.

24-08-4

Detail 20796953

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in dish room

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20478593

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection, container of cleaner located in hand washing sink in bar area. Operator moved container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20478590

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer, ice buildup near door. No contact with food observed.

33-16-4

Detail 20478591

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster. Operator closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20478592

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Upon inspection, observed pork thawing in standing water. Pork still frozen, operator drained water and turned on running water. Corrected On-Site