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 (23)
— 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
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 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· 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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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
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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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 December 23, 2025. 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, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville had?
- Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Jacksonville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching 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 December 23, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority 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 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- 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.
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