Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City
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3177 Hwy 90 W, Lake City, FL 32025Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City has been inspected 22 times since September 2022, recording 134 total violations—an average of 6.1 violations per inspection, exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred throughout the record, including improper hand and arm washing, food contact surface issues, chemical storage deficiencies, and employee health reporting violations appearing across multiple inspections from 2022 through 2024. A complaint-based inspection on December 27, 2024 resulted in a Warning Issued after identifying violations in employee health reporting, hand washing, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. A subsequent complaint inspection on February 26, 2025 was completed with the facility in compliance. The most recent routine inspection on November 3, 2025 documented 9 violations, including three separate shell stock requirement citations, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 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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— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 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.
— 3 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City last inspected?
- Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City had?
- Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City find?
- Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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