SONNYS BBQ 109

3926 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida, 34231
Granada
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 11/21/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the top interior of the ice machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10725558
2024-11-21
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/20/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the top interior of the ice machine soiled.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near bags of sugar in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic lids stored on the floor in front of the walk in cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork egg rolls (47F - Cold Holding) in 2-drawer reach in near service window on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for longer than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork egg rolls (47F - Cold Holding) in 2-drawer reach in near service window on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for longer than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #8838881
2024-11-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 7/23/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. The operator cleaned the top of the dishmachine. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed an employee jacket hanging from a rack with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the jacket. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to sugar packets in the kitchen. The operator properly store the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee/iced tea filters not stored protected in the beverage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a cell phone then handle plastic bags to store cooked beans without changing gloves.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in the top drawer of the cold holding unit on the cook line. The operator stated the foods have been held less than 4 hours. The operator moved the above foods to a different reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8722527
2024-07-23
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 1/23/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top of the warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for parmesan cheese in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator removed the portion cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling vent cover missing in the kitchen.
  • 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 person belongings stored on a shelf above a food preparation table near the two compartment sink. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near the ice machine.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the in-use scoop for macaroni and cheese stored on top of a container lid. Observed the in-use scoop for cooked beans stored on top of a container lid. The operator properly stored the in-use scoops. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from the dishwasher.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the water at the handwashing sink near the office at 74F.
Food Inspector #8344794
2024-01-23
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 9/19/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed missing ceiling vent cover in the kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and the surrounding tile soiled with black mold like substance in the dining area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a shelf near plastic wrap in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the in-use scoop for macaroni and cheese stored on top of a container lid. Observed the in-use scoop for coleslaw stored on top of a container lid. The operator replaced and properly stored the scoops. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near spices in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water dripping onto floor surface from the ceiling in the women's restroom. The operator placed a trash can underneath the drip. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at the handwashing sink in the dish area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near canned beverages behind the bar. The operator properly stored the chemicals. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8502422
2023-09-19
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).