Sonny's BBQ in Ocala
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4102 E Silver Spgs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5004Sonny's BBQ in Ocala operates under DBPR licensing as a permanent food service establishment with 160 seats and Risk Level 2 status. Across 28 inspections dating to at least 2023, the facility accumulated 147 total violations, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection—slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure.
High-priority violations have recurred consistently across multiple inspections. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections (August 2025, February 2025, March 2024, November 2023). Hand-washing violations were cited in at least 4 inspections (December 2025, February 2025, October 2024). Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 3 inspections (August 2025, February 2025, October 2024). Shell stock requirement violations were cited in at least 3 inspections (December 2025, August 2025, October 2024). These patterns suggest recurring management and employee training gaps in basic food safety fundamentals.
The most recent inspection on December 23, 2025 documented 15 violations and received a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action. An earlier inspection on August 7, 2025 resulted in an Administrative Complaint Recommended disposition, indicating escalated enforcement concern at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's BBQ in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Sonny's BBQ in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sonny's BBQ in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's BBQ in Ocala last inspected?
- Sonny's BBQ in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's BBQ in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's BBQ in Ocala are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's BBQ in Ocala had?
- Sonny's BBQ in Ocala has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's BBQ in Ocala find?
- Sonny's BBQ in Ocala was most recently inspected on December 23, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's BBQ in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's BBQ in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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