SONNY'S BBQ

Name: SONNY'S BBQ
Address: 9213 NW 39 AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32606, US
Rating: 83.7

9213 NW 39 AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606

License #1102738

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83.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SONNY'S BBQ in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 15 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on door and behind cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler by drive thru window .
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by ice machine in tray.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. soiled leather apron hanging on shelf with single service lids. Manager moved apron.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( butter ) in walk in cooler.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service boat trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( plastic bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. HOT HOLDING Queso 128F on cookline, Manager instructed employee to reheat queso
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. Grill on cookline has accumulation of carbon on cookline. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at two of the server soft drink dispensing machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Manager wiped gasket. Hood filters soiled with grease Door handles of hot box in kitchen had accumulation of grease
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One old dry rodent dropping on top of hot water heater in the back room of the dry goods storage area. Manager cleaned off top of water heated and discarded.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by back handwash sink and by ice machine.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol stored with single service container. Manager moved alcohol.
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooking utensils on cookline in water at 128F. Manager removed utensils.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. One by four wood strip on wall on right side of ice machine not sealed, smooth and cleanable.
[21-11-4] Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer solution on cookline showed visible grease on water surface and soiled wiping cloth. Manager had solution discarded and new solution in bucket.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( metal bins in dishwash area )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Per manager, a non functioning meat slicer stored in back prep area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stapler stored on top of napkins at drive thru window. Manager removed stapler. Soiled oven gloves stored above prep table in kitchen
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( salad dressing bottles ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved lemons

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