Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala

Last inspected:

1845 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
Overview

Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection across 22 inspections on record, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Toxic substance control and chemical storage violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, cited in at least 8 of the past 6 inspections on record. Employee health policy violations and consumer advisory violations have also been recurring findings. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 identified one high-priority violation for employee health reporting and resulted in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
101Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 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 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala last inspected?
Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala had?
Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala find?
Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.

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