Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola
Last inspected:
630 N Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola was emergency-closed on December 6, 2023 for roach activity. The facility has a record of 26 inspections totaling 99 violations, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations have been cited repeatedly across inspections, including in the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026, which found a high-priority employee health reporting violation and resulted in a warning issued. Food contact surface violations also appear as a recurring finding across multiple inspections. The facility complied with the emergency closure order callback inspection on December 7, 2023, with zero violations documented.
Most recent closure: December 6, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola: Comparison to Escambia County Averages
Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola last inspected?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola last shut down?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola was last shut down on December 6, 2023 for roach 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 Bar B Q in Pensacola?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola had?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola find?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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.
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