Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala
Last inspected:
1845 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471Sonny'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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Sonny's Real Pit B B Q in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 September 16, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- 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: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, 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 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 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 September 16, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- 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 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 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.
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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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