When was Sonny's BBQ in Orlando last inspected?

Sonny's BBQ in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Sonny's BBQ in Orlando?

The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's BBQ in Orlando are: Proper cooling equipment, Toilet facilities, Food contact surfaces.

How many health inspections has Sonny's BBQ in Orlando had?

Sonny's BBQ in Orlando has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's BBQ in Orlando find?

Sonny's BBQ in Orlando was most recently inspected on May 13, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Sonny's BBQ in Orlando ever been shut down?

No, Sonny's BBQ in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.

Has Sonny's BBQ in Orlando had any fire safety violations?

Yes, Sonny's BBQ in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

Sonny's BBQ in Orlando

Last inspected: May 13, 2026

12124 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836

Orange County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Vineland BBQ LLC
DBPR License: SEA5816079

Overview

Sonny's BBQ in Orlando has been inspected 3 times on record between July 2024 and November 2025, accumulating 13 violations with an average of 4.3 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in two of the three inspections, including hand washing failures and consumer advisory issues in the most recent inspection on November 21, 2025. The facility also received a fire safety violation in July 2024 for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. No emergency closures have been issued. The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

4Inspections

16Violations

0Closures

1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: May 13, 2026

Sonny's BBQ in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection

Orange County Avg 5.92 violations / inspection 5.92 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Sonny's BBQ in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

2024 — 1 fire violation

Jul 16, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed Fire Suppression System has rusty metal on the bottom panels above fryers on the cook line and flat grill and chargrill located on the cook line. Recommend to replace or resurface the panel Spoke to QA in our district office concerning the issue.

Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Sonny's BBQ in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (4)

2026 — 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority

May 13, 2026 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

2025 — 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority

Nov 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

2024 — 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority

Jul 16, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sonny's BBQ in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's BBQ in Orlando last inspected?: Sonny's BBQ in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sonny's BBQ in Orlando?: The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's BBQ in Orlando are: Proper cooling equipment, Toilet facilities, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Sonny's BBQ in Orlando had?: Sonny's BBQ in Orlando has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's BBQ in Orlando find?: Sonny's BBQ in Orlando was most recently inspected on May 13, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonny's BBQ in Orlando ever been shut down?: No, Sonny's BBQ in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?: Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?: Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?: Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
Has Sonny's BBQ in Orlando had any fire safety violations?: Yes, Sonny's BBQ in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.