Sanford, Seminole County

SONNY'S BBQ

3506 S ORLANDO AVE, Sanford, FL 32773

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 16, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
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 16, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-04-4

Detail 24325200

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - multi function server portioning food Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24325198

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - at walk in freezer

14-69-4

Detail 24325199

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 24005946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (129F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to reheat Corrective Action Taken

36-17-5

Detail 24005944

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing and trapped old food debris

14-69-4

Detail 24005945

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

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-15-4

Detail 23536920

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Time Extended

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23531579

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - ranch (62 - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded COOKLINE - coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); - tomato (46F - Cold Holding) manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling COOLER AT COOKLINE: - hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 4 hours. Moved items to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23531574

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet out back

22-20-5

Detail 23531580

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - observed on white parts at top of inside

16-03-4

Detail 23531577

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - inside door flaps

16-15-4

Detail 23531582

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays

16-21-4

Detail 23531573

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine

14-09-4

Detail 23531576

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at small reach in

14-69-4

Detail 23531581

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23531583

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - conduits dusty over hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen

12B-13-4

Detail 23531575

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - cooler at drive through. Manager threw out Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23531572

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - upright cooler

29-20-5

Detail 23531578

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. - observed standing water at mop sink. Manager states a work order has been issued to clear drain. Warning

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 23057396

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. - provided to operator

16-15-4

Detail 23057393

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks

36-34-5

Detail 23057395

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

36-22-4

Detail 23057394

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at server station - below equipment in back prep area

14-69-4

Detail 23057397

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

36-27-5

Detail 23057398

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - next to lowboy at cook line

Feb 26, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 28, 2023

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 22536265

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. From the complaint ceiling tile at the bar area has a white growth. Per the Operator they have new tiles to replace . Operator believes damage is due to AC condensation . Warning

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 22529885

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the outside mop sink no back flow preventor present

31A-11-4

Detail 22529884

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at the bar used as a dump sink currently this is the only sink available at the bar -recommend adding a dump sink at the bar

36-32-5

Detail 22529883

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the dish area

13-03-4

Detail 22529879

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook

36-73-4

Detail 22529882

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the drive Thur under the soda station the drain is also soiled

36-17-5

Detail 22529881

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the dish area cracked and loose tiles In front of the coolerv

47-03-4

Detail 22529880

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet not secure to the wall at the hand sink in the carry out area

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 22111110

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at the bar used as a dump sink currently this is the only sink available at the bar -recommend adding a dump sink at the bar

16-21-4

Detail 22111117

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22111113

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the walk in cooler entrance, dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles and air handler

14-11-5

Detail 22111111

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -char grill

36-68-5

Detail 22111116

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. At the cooks line the char grill is not under the hood and the side between the wall and hood has a grease build up, the grill should be moved under the hood

23-03-4

Detail 22111114

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Where cinnamon butter is prepped the wall and red rack soiled -hood filters soiled -hood exterior -exterior of the char grill

16-46-4

Detail 22111115

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Lexans

36-27-5

Detail 22111112

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the back door heavy dust build up at the air handler

Oct 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 21439965

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at the dishwasher leaking - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-07: Time Extended

Sep 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 21389419

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Under the dishwasher in the corner 2 live roaches Called the Orlando office spoke with Randy next day call back for the roaches

36-01-4

Detail 21389420

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled in the corners and along the base board

08B-38-4

Detail 21389422

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged ice on the floor in the walk in freezer

29-11-4

Detail 21389421

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at the dishwasher leaking

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

35A-06-4

Detail 21229454

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue board on the fly trap needs to be changed

14-11-5

Detail 21229456

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - line freezer KINTERA missing the fan gaurd

35B-01-4

Detail 21229455

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

36-17-5

Detail 21229452

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the walk in cooler cove tile At the ice bin area broken tile

23-03-4

Detail 21229451

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -line ticket monitors need to be dusted backs and cables

36-27-5

Detail 21229450

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the back door the brooms hanging on the wall

29-11-4

Detail 21229453

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink feed line is spraying water at the dish area causing standing water

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-12-4

Detail 20842888

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Under the smoker the floor is uneven

14-36-5

Detail 20842886

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cooler walk in door

23-03-4

Detail 20842887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Line drawers - remove the plastic wrap Exterior of the grill and fryers has grease build up

33-31-5

Detail 20842889

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old slicers

36-27-5

Detail 20842885

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the back door cleaning supplies stored

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 20341828

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 115° operator removed Corrective Action Taken

36-51-4

Detail 20341826

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Missing knobs on the hot hold unit at the line

23-03-4

Detail 20341825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The rubber maid carts

36-27-5

Detail 20341827

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Leading out the back door the hall way has food debris from the mops and brooms