Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville
12485 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Sonny's Real Pit Bar BQ in Jacksonville has accumulated 130 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary actions. Chemical storage, ventilation, and consumer advisory issues represent the most frequent violations, with the most recent inspection in October 2025 documenting 9 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 23, 2025
Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · 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 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville had?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville find?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 23, 2025 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
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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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