SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR BQ

SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR BQ maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

12485 San Jose Boulevard

Jacksonville, Florida, 32223

Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13502034

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose ceiling tile by drive thru and dry goods.
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink clothing speaker on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching dry spice mix for dressing. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loses insulation to Cookline hot hold unit.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. Near walk in cooler.
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under Three compartment sink.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883228

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over single service items at bar. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk in freezer door frame.
10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of dusty ice machine. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Repeat Violation
35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly in kitchen
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb behind cook line equipment.

Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841479

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Green beans thawing in standing water. Moved by manager to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718020

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed in center of dry goods room near single service items.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water In Base of drawer cooler.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471654

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of stacked pans on dry rack.
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by CVAP hot hold machine.
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area with standing water in.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler.
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339685

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. kitchen. Repeat Violation
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor walk in cooler. By freezer door. Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup on door frame.
14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn drawer cooler gasket. Cookline.
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of drawer cooler. Repeat Violation
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered hamburger patties in freezer. Covered by manager. Corrected On-Site
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Loose pipe from ice machine causing water to leak on on floor . Kitchen. Corrected On-Site