Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills
Last inspected:
6606 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542Sonny's Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills has averaged 4.75 violations per inspection across 28 inspections since 2022, performing slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included hand washing failures (cited in at least 4 inspections), employee health reporting violations (cited in 3 inspections), and proper cooking temperature violations (cited in 3 inspections). Most recent inspections show continued compliance issues: the March 10, 2026 routine inspection found 3 basic violations related to consumer advisories and was completed with no further action; the November 24, 2025 inspection documented 15 violations including high-priority hand washing and cooking temperature failures alongside intermediate food contact surface issues. A May 29, 2025 complaint-based inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after high-priority violations for management awareness and employee health reporting were cited. The facility's inspection record spans from 2022 to present with 133 total violations documented across all visits.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills had?
- Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills has had 28 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 Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills find?
- Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- No, Sonnys Real Pit BBQ in Zephyrhills has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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).
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