SONNY'S BAR-B-Q OF PALM BAY

Name: SONNY'S BAR-B-Q OF PALM BAY
Address: 1020 MALABAR RD SE, PALM BAY, FL, 32907, US
Rating: 69.3

1020 MALABAR RD SE, PALM BAY, FL 32907

License #1505402

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69.3 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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SONNY'S BAR-B-Q OF PALM BAY in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 22 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 131f hot holding Operator reheated to 172f
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Under grill reach in cooler grease on top under drawer
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

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