SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q OF VERO BEACH

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q OF VERO BEACH
Address: 5001 20 ST, VERO BCH, FL, 32966, US
Rating: 94.6

5001 20 ST, VERO BCH, FL 32966

License #4101289

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94.6 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q OF VERO BEACH in VERO BCH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 3, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 5 minor.

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[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Drive thru area floors have food debris under prep tables
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill. Fan in kitchen has dust build up
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee signed
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); pork (117F - Hot Holding) for 2 hours. Advised to reheat to 165 Now reading 167-199f

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