Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland
Last inspected:
5910 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q in Lakeland has accumulated 150 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but faces one fire safety violation from 2020 involving a portable fire extinguisher in the overcharge zone. Top recurring violations center on proper ventilation (23 citations), food contact surfaces (11), and chemical storage (11). The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019037759 | $200.00 | May 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher by warmer in overcharge zone
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland last inspected?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland had?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland find?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland been fined?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Lakeland has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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