Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville
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12485 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223Sonny'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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
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 (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 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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— 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
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— 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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— 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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— 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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— 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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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 July 20, 2026. 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, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville had?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar Bq in Jacksonville has had 28 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 July 20, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority 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 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 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 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.
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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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