Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell
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2684 W Cr 48, Bushnell, FL 33513Sonny's Bar-B-Que in Bushnell operated with 21 inspections and 90 total violations on record between January 2022 and July 2025, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations centered on proper hand and arm washing, which appeared in 5 of the 21 inspections, along with recurring citations for shell stock requirements, consumer advisories, and employee health reporting. The most recent inspection on July 21, 2025 resulted in three consumer advisory violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · 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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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell last inspected?
- Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell had?
- Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell find?
- Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell was most recently inspected on July 29, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Bar-b-que in Bushnell has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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).
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