Sonny's BBQ in Sanford
Last inspected:
3506 S Orlando Ave, Sanford, FL 32773Sonny's BBQ in Sanford operates under Risk Level 2 with 180 seats and has logged 30 inspections over the record period, accumulating 183 total violations—an average of 6.1 per inspection, above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Food contact surface violations have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, as have employee health reporting violations. Proper cooking temperature violations were cited in 4 separate inspections. A single disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. Fire safety concerns were documented on December 21, 2023, when an inspector observed electrical wiring in disrepair and an outlet not secure to the wall. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" with 9 violations cited (6 high-priority parasite destruction and food contact surface violations, and 3 basic violations).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's BBQ in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Sonny's BBQ in Sanford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019015958 | $160.00 | Feb 1, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Sonny's BBQ in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonny's BBQ in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 7 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Sonny's BBQ in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's BBQ in Sanford last inspected?
- Sonny's BBQ in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's BBQ in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's BBQ in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's BBQ in Sanford had?
- Sonny's BBQ in Sanford has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's BBQ in Sanford find?
- Sonny's BBQ in Sanford was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's BBQ in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's BBQ in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sonny's BBQ in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonny's BBQ in Sanford has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonny's BBQ in Sanford faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sonny's BBQ in Sanford has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Sonny's BBQ in Sanford been fined?
- Sonny's BBQ in Sanford has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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