Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee

2707 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Overview

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee has been inspected 25 times on record, accumulating 149 violations at an average of 5.96 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations in at least 5 separate inspections (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections (2023, 2026), and food contact surface violations in at least 3 inspections (2023, 2025, 2026). The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 documented 21 violations including two high-priority findings related to proper cooking temperatures and food contact surfaces; the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
149Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: March 11, 2026

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg 3.44 violations / inspection 3.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Leon County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2022033479 $200.00 Jul 5, 2022 Tampa

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 5 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee last inspected?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee had?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 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 Tallahassee find?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
No, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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.
Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee been fined?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Tallahassee has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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