Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee
Last inspected:
1460 Timberlane Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee has accumulated 109 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection — at the statewide average. Employee health reporting violations, consumer advisory failures, and proper hand-washing violations have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, appearing in 8 of the past 8 recent inspections reviewed. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 3, 2025 was a complaint-based investigation that found 15 violations, including two high-priority violations for employee health reporting and two for proper hand-washing. The inspection 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 Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 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· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 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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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee had?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee find?
- Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on October 3, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- No, Sonny's Bar B Q in Tallahassee 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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