Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel

Last inspected:

5324 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Overview

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 141 violations—an average of 6.7 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A cluster of complaint-based inspections in October 2025 documented recurring high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures, improper chemical storage, and shell stock handling deficiencies. Chemical storage violations appeared in 8 of the last 8 inspections on record, indicating a persistent systemic issue. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 4 of the past 12 months. The most recent inspection on October 23, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following an October 22 inspection that issued a Warning and identified 3 high-priority violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
141Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 5 inspections41 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

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

When was Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel last inspected?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 23, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel had?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 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 Wesley Chapel find?
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel was most recently inspected on October 23, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel ever been shut down?
No, Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q in Wesley Chapel has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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.

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