Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill
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4731 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q in Spring Hill has accumulated 141 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.9 per visit. The facility briefly operated under the name Sonny's BBQ in 2019. Top violations involve proper ventilation, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces. Fire safety records show one citation for scorch marks around an electrical outlet on the cook line. The facility has received multiple warnings followed by compliant callbacks, most recently showing 12 violations in November 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill: Comparison to Hernando County Averages
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 47-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 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 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill last inspected?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill had?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill find?
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill was most recently inspected on May 12, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- 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 Spring Hill had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q in Spring Hill operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonny's BBQ (2019).
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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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