Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola
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6702 N 9 Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola has logged 19 inspections over the record period with 85 total violations, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recent compliance has improved markedly: three consecutive routine inspections in 2025 and 2026 were completed with no violations, and the facility has recorded no violations in five of its last eight inspections. A high-priority employee health reporting violation and food contact surface violation were cited on September 13, 2024, but subsequent inspections found no recurrence of these issues. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola: Comparison to Escambia County Averages
Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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 September 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola had?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 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 September 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Bar B Q in Pensacola has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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