Sonny's BBQ
3506 S Orlando Ave, Sanford, FL 32773 · Permanent Food Service · License 6902356
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 16 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 16, 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
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
- turkey (122f-126f - Hot Holding). Operator moved to a warming unit for reheat
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
- milk opened 3days prior per manager.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer.
- reach in freezer
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
- gasket torn at walkin freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Repeat violation
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.