Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
12719 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville has logged 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, in line with the Florida statewide average. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the inspection record, particularly handwashing violations (cited in 8 inspections), employee health violations (6 inspections), and shell stock and parasite destruction requirements (5 inspections each). A fire safety violation on May 17, 2024 documented a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. The most recent inspection on December 23, 2025 found 12 violations including high-priority handwashing and employee health reporting issues, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· 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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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville had?
- Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville find?
- Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 13, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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 V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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