How many health inspections has SONNY'S BBQ had?

SONNY'S BBQ has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SONNY'S BBQ ever been shut down?

No, SONNY'S BBQ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SONNY'S BBQ?

The most frequently cited violations at SONNY'S BBQ are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Toxic substance control.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

SONNY'S BBQ

4102 E SILVER SPGS BLVD, Ocala, FL 34470-5004

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: O.S. B-B-Q, LLC · License: SEA5201313

SONNY'S BBQ in Ocala, FL has 25 inspections on record with 132 total violations (5.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

132Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 14, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Feb 14, 2025 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 31, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Oct 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 17, 2023 — Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Jun 8, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 4, 2021 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 19, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Apr 6, 2021 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Sep 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jun 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

SONNY'S BBQ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SONNY'S BBQ had?: SONNY'S BBQ has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SONNY'S BBQ ever been shut down?: No, SONNY'S BBQ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SONNY'S BBQ?: The most frequently cited violations at SONNY'S BBQ are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Toxic substance control.

Nearby Establishments

18 SOUTH RESTAURANT AND SALOON

20 S MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala

1 inspections · 0 violations

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2025

HUDDLE HOUSE

331 NW 20 ST, Ocala

30 inspections · 181 violations

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2025

CHINA HOUSE

184 MARION OAKS BLVD 2D, Ocala

20 inspections · 143 violations

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2025

CHIPOTLE 4920

8440 SW HWY 200, Ocala

1 inspections · 0 violations

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: February 14, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with SONNY'S BBQ.