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SONNY'S BBQ

4102 E SILVER SPGS BLVD, OCALA, FL 34470-5004

License #5201313

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Quick take

SONNY'S BBQ in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 23, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 9 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : the choking poster had been placed in a binder. This was removed and a copy was made and posted.
  • [08B-31-4] Food stored in undrained ice. Observed : soufflé cups of sauce stored in undrained ice at expo. The ice and water was drained. A false bottom system was being worked on.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bar soda gun was has buildup.
  • [36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor in the bar area along the wall has debris.
  • [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : an employee drink stored over the slicer on the cook line.
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SONNY'S BBQ looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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