SONNY'S BBQ

Name: SONNY'S BBQ
Address: 3635 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608, US
Rating: 85.5

3635 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608

License #1101698

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85.5 Grade B / 100

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SONNY'S BBQ in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 3 critical, 11 minor.

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[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed : the thermometer used on the cook line was soiled with dried food debris. This was then cleaned.
[29-13-4] Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Observed : the beer cooler at the front wait station has an accumulation of water.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. The vacuum breaker at the top of the splitter can be placed on the non chemical side of the splitter.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed : the drain pipe for the ice maker is draining onto the floor.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on partial wall in the mop sink closet is not sealed.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed : tongs on the cook line, protruding into the walkway. These were turned sideways to comply.

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