Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven

Last inspected:

2240 Hwy 77, Lynn Haven, FL 32444
Overview

Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven operates a 207-seat permanent food service establishment. The facility has logged 26 inspections between July 2022 and March 2026, recording 92 total violations—averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included handwashing facility deficiencies (cited in August 2025), employee health policy violations (May 2025), and approved food source issues (December 2024). The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 documented 6 violations with an intermediate handwashing facilities finding and resulted in inspection completion with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
92Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 3.5 violations / inspection 3.5 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg 3.13 violations / inspection 3.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Bay County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 8 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven last inspected?
Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven are: Food contact surfaces, Toxic substance control, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven had?
Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven find?
Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven ever been shut down?
No, Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Lynn Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.

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