Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace
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5141 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571Sonny's BBQ 217 in Pace has had 16 inspections on record since 2016, accumulating 34 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.1 violations per inspection, significantly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have clustered in two periods: September 2025 cited five high-priority findings including management awareness, toxic substance control, handwashing, and employee health reporting; March 2026 then documented three employee health reporting violations within two days, triggering a warning on March 12 followed by compliance on March 13. Food contact surface violations and toxic substance control issues recurred across four separate inspections between 2023 and 2025. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace: Comparison to Santa Rosa County Averages
Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace last inspected?
- Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace are: Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace had?
- Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace find?
- Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace ever been shut down?
- No, Sonnys BBQ 217 in Pace has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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