Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont
Last inspected:
1500 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont has accumulated 271 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but faces persistent compliance issues, with the most frequently cited violations involving consumer advisories, chemical storage, and ventilation. A warning was issued in July 2024 after 19 violations were found, including four high-priority items. Recent inspections from 2025 to March 2026 show continued non-compliance, with multiple high-priority violations documented across four separate visits.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont last inspected?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont had?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont find?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Clermont has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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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