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SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND

Food safety records indicate SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND in MERRITT ISL has 8 inspections with a 3.0/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

310 N COURTENAY PKWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/22/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13478280

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beneath sink in dish area
  • 22-13-5:Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Tea dispenser nozzles in Togo area are soiled.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered. Operator placed lid on container Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under sink in dish area
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea bucket used to mix brewed tea is egregiously Stained/soiled.
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for filters on wall between dish and ice machine areas

7/31/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13477702

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/30/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10905015

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 7 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Each stall is missing covering for waste receptacle Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Evidence of wet nesting on stacked pans on shelves
  • 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Glass door reach in cooler in service line has consistent drip from condenser that is landing on food items below
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans over service station have an accumulation of dust. Walk in cooler shelves and frames are soiled Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Drain line from keg cooler behind bar
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler on service line banana pudding (51F - Cold Holding); slaw (52F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top of make line ribs (112F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to reach in cooler

1/29/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8891892

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior wall of ice bins at each soda station have an accumulation of mold like substance Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All stalls
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame in walk in freezer
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves and frames for shelves are soiled Repeat Violation
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container and remade buckets. 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose bib under hand wash sink between cook line and Togo area
  • 53B-14-5: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. Multiple employees have expired certificates

9/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8717768

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear corner on interior of ice bin for soda dispensers have an accumulation of mold like substance
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans over service line have an accumulation of dust
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Between cook line and Togo window. Corrected On-Site

3/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8624572

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/4/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8532125

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 basic

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm operator remade to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding); eggroll mix (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE Warning

10/20/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8339403

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear corners on interior of the ice bin for soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covers are broken in 3 smaller stalls Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink