Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo
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7460 Dover Garden Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo has accumulated 190 violations across 28 inspections, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been chronic: employee health reporting violations appeared in nearly every recent inspection dating back to September 2023, chemical storage violations were cited in at least 8 of the past 9 inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared in 7 of the past 9 inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings included proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory failures, and hand washing violations. Fire safety violations were documented in 2019 and 2020 involving LP tank storage and a missing dishwasher switch plate. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 found 21 violations with 3 intermediate and 9 basic violations, resulting in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo last inspected?
- Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo had?
- Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo find?
- Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo 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 V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonny's BBQ in Oviedo has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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