SONNYS BBQ 171

Name: SONNYS BBQ 171
Address: 631 67TH ST CIR E, BRADENTON, FL, 34208, US
Rating: 86.9

631 67TH ST CIR E, BRADENTON, FL 34208

License #5104481

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86.9 Grade B / 100

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SONNYS BBQ 171 in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.9 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 February 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 7 minor.

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[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with watch on wrist .employee removed watch and washed hands.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area pulled chicken (119F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (122F - Hot Holding) Person in charge placed in oven to reheat and pulled pork start time 12:05pm-12:25pm (178F - Reheating); chicken start time 12:00pm end time 12:20pm (179F - Reheating)
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed on cooks line soiled food pans in handwashing sink. Person in charge removed and cleaned sink.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room and fountain beverage station floor covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

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