Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua
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15935 Nw Us 441, Alachua, FL 32615Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q in Alachua averaged 4.7 violations per inspection across 22 inspections dating to 2022, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. Employee health policy violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, including in the facility's two most recent inspections in January and September 2025. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in at least four inspections. Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations were documented in six inspections over the record. An administrative complaint was recommended following the August 2024 inspection, which cited employee health policy and reporting violations alongside improper chemical storage. Fire safety violations were noted in January 2025 (portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone) and October 2022 (electrical wiring in disrepair). The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026 documented nine violations including three high-priority findings and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua last inspected?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua had?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua find?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Alachua has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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