SONNYS REAL PIT BBQ

33505 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33034
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 10/25/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7

Inspection Details:

  • 14-74-7: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: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: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: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: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: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**
  • 03A-02-5: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
Health Inspector (2024-10-25)
2024-10-25
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 10/23/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
15
Total
20

Inspection Details:

  • 14-74-7: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: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:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard. Warning
  • 14-11-5: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: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:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen near stove. Warning
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 10-12-5: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: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:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above dishwasher machine. Warning
  • 23-03-4: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:Basic - Observed In-use spatula stored in cracks between wall and three compartment sink. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet of hand wash sink in disrepair at ware washing area. Warning
  • 06-01-5: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
  • 12A-29-4: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: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: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: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:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by exit door. Warning
Health Inspector (2024-10-23)
2024-10-23
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 15 basic).

Inspection on 2/15/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8455021
2024-02-15
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 2/15/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5: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: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:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.Employee removed it Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8455430
2024-02-15
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 7/26/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from hand wash sink located next to the storage.
  • 11-27-4: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: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
Food Inspector #8339489
2023-07-26
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Additional Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(4,164 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Features

✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025