SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ
2720 SR 16, Saint Augustine, FL 32092
St. Johns County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WRTW INC · License: SEA6501380
SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ in Saint Augustine, FL has 24 inspections on record with 172 total violations (7.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of March 25, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2016 | Roach activity | 08:48:00 |
Inspection History (24)
Mar 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 24, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dec 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
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Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Aug 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Nov 15, 2016 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Oct 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 27, 2016 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
Sep 26, 2016 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Sep 26, 2016 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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How Does This Facility Compare?
SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the St. Johns County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.87.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ had?
- SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ ever been shut down?
- Yes, SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ?
- The most frequently cited violations at SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
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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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