SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q
Address: 1500 E HWY 50, CLERMONT, FL, 34711, US
Rating: 74.9

1500 E HWY 50, CLERMONT, FL 34711

License #4502021

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74.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q in CLERMONT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 20, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 11 minor.

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[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -4 ROP bags of baked beans not under HACCP not removed from bags prior to 48 hours
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice and making drinks was wearing a bracelet
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm)
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -interior of spray hose at dish machine
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack in kitchen -shelf under tea urns by drive thru window -exterior of oven -filters on hood suppression system -baking pans are encrusted
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -grease and debris in hand sink on cook line
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the kitchen
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -side door
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee hat stored above microwave, operator removed
[03G-54-1] Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -ROP bags of baked beans in walk in cooler with discard dates of 3/19 and 3/20 @ 11:40am
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -server used beverage cup to scoop ice out of ice bin
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish rack in dish area
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at prep sink and beverage dump station

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