How many health inspections has SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND had?

SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND ever been shut down?

No, SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND?

The most frequently cited violations at SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND

310 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Isl, FL 32953

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MCNAB & MCNAB ENTERPRISES INC · License: SEA1504978

SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND in Merritt Isl, FL has 29 inspections on record with 245 total violations (8.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

29Inspections

245Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 29, 2025