Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview
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5209 Abshire Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview has accumulated 99 violations across 20 inspections since July 2022, averaging 4.95 violations per inspection — near the Florida statewide average of 5.2 but with a troubling pattern of recurring high-priority violations. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 of the 20 inspections, and chemical storage violations were cited in 8 inspections, indicating systemic management gaps in two critical food safety areas. Food contact surface violations and consumer advisory failures also recurred across multiple inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. On March 13, 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented 3 high-priority violations including employee health reporting, approved food source, and shell stock requirements. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 identified 12 violations (1 high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview last inspected?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview had?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview find?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Bar B Q in Belleview has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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