Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
4731 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3700806
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-8
- Administrative complaint on Sep 8, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 8, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live fly, by the prep table next to the dishwasher area. The operator killed the fly, swept it up, and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
The operator cleaned the microwave.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
The floor under the dishwasher area is soiled with debris. The operator cleaned the floor under the dishwasher area.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
B88Complaint inspection7 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 4, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The operator changed the bucket. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 live flies, by the dishwasher area. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
The operator fixed the hood filters.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
1 container with old food on it. The operator moved the container to the dishwasher area to be rewashed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Several plastic cups wet nesting by the drink serving area. The operator separated the cups.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roach, under the dishwasher area. The operator swept up the dead roach and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
The floor under the cook line equipment area is soiled with grease.
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.