Sonny's Bar-B-Q of Palm Bay
1020 Malabar Rd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907 · Permanent Food Service · License 1505402
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection5 basic (2 repeats)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cup used to scoop flour.
Fixed on the spot
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk in freezer door has ice built up on door.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Soiled with debris, operator cleaned.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Threshold to walk in freezer missing tile, unsealed concrete.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Tile floor in kitchen, grout missing in various areas.
Repeat violation
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.