SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR BQ

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR BQ
Address: 12485 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32223, US
Rating: 94.6

12485 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32223

License #2613483

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94.6 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR BQ in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 23, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 2 critical, 14 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 23, 2025 shows 9 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under Three compartment sink.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching dry spice mix for dressing. Moved by manager.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink clothing speaker on prep table. Moved by manager.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. Near walk in cooler.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose ceiling tile by drive thru and dry goods.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loses insulation to Cookline hot hold unit.

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