Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange
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1515 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, FL 32129Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange has accumulated 181 violations across 23 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection—more than 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the inspection history, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 3 inspections (January 2024, May 2025), hand washing violations in multiple inspections (January 2024, May 2025), improper chemical storage in at least 4 inspections (January 2024, April 2023, August 2023, December 2022), and food contact surface violations in at least 4 inspections (May 2025, April 2023, August 2023, December 2022). A fire safety violation was documented on December 11, 2020 for a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone near the walk-in cooler. The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025 (complaint-based) yielded 6 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange last inspected?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange had?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange find?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange was most recently inspected on November 19, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- 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.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Port Orange has 1 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).
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