Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park
Last inspected:
1976 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073Sonny's Bar-B-Q in Orange Park has been inspected 24 times with a total of 151 violations on record, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Toxic substance control, chemical storage, and food contact surface violations appear repeatedly across inspections. High-priority violations for employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and shell stock requirements were documented in recent inspections. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 resulted in 15 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages
Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 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
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park last inspected?
- Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park had?
- Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park find?
- Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonny's Bar-b-q in Orange Park operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonnys Real Pit Bar B (2016).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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