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SONNY'S BAR B Q

SONNY'S BAR B Q has 6 health inspections on file for its PENSACOLA location, with an overall rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

630 N NAVY BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10861658

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoops for sauces for cinnamon sugar. Operator replaced bowl for spoon. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm at time of inspection. Upon examination, chlorine container was empty. Operator replaced container with new one, achieved 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: milk 47f for approximately 30 minutes. In reach-in cooler: pre sliced cheese 50f for 3 hours. Repeat Violation
  • 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hottest water achieved at all sinks is 80f. Repair services arrived during inspection, and achieved 85f during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839271

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ribs 44F (held 24hrs) and chicken wings 45F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs 44F (held 24hrs) and chicken wings 45F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790859

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling in back storage location. Operator stated they have maintenance scheduled to come out to fix the leak. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8568697

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen next to dish area blocked with grease trap.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris and grease in hand sink in kitchen next to dish area.

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567728

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365195

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead rodent and 2 worms on trap in back storage area of kitchen under storage racks. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on a trap in back storage area of kitchen under storage racks. Warning
  • 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed cookie dough and brownies in walk in freezer with accumulated ice on top of product from ice build up. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk in freezer inside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned up ice during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water over floor drain in dry storage area at back of kitchen. Operator cleaned up water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from drink machine line onto floor in back storage area of kitchen
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cookie dough and brownies in walk in freezer contaminated with ice from ice buildup.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean meat (pork and chicken mix) at 45F in walk in cooler held over 24hrs.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean meat (pork and chicken mix) at 45F in walk in cooler held over 24hrs. See stop sale. Warning