Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast

Last inspected:

25 Cypress Edge Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Overview

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast has been emergency-closed once, on November 10, 2021, for rodent activity. The facility averaged 4.97 violations per inspection across 38 inspections, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations have been the dominant recurring pattern, cited in 9 of the past 8 inspections spanning 2024 through 2026 — including failures to report sick employees and improper employee reporting procedures. High-priority violations for consumer advisory, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces have also appeared repeatedly. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $600 in fines. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied following a complaint inspection on March 24, 2026 that issued a Warning and documented 12 violations, including multiple instances of improper employee health policy, toxic substance control, and food contact surface issues.

Most recent closure: November 10, 2021 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

38Inspections
189Violations
1Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast: Comparison to Flagler County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 violations per inspection
Flagler County Avg 4.07 violations / inspection 4.07 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Flagler County Avg 0.2 closures / facility 0.2 county average

Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:51:00

Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2021054385 $600.00 Nov 10, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 7 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast last inspected?
Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast last shut down?
Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast was last shut down on November 10, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast had?
Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast find?
Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast ever been shut down?
Yes, Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast been fined?
Sonny`s Real Pit Bar B Q in Palm Coast has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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