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SONNYS BBQ 217

Health inspection records show SONNYS BBQ 217 in PACE has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Caroline Street
Florida, 32571
Santa Rosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13520455

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876351

  • 24-08-4: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:Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed large bowl of potato tots in walk in freezer not covered.
  • 09-01-4: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: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: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: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: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: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.

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847389

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup under fan in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738653

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455560

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting in server area by drink machine. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 52f for one hour.

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359914

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station