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SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND

310 N COURTENAY PKWY, MERRITT ISL, FL 32953

License #1504978

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95.1 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND in MERRITT ISL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95.1 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 9 minor.

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Inspection coverage
67%
Imported observations
12
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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under sink in dish area
  • [29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date of last service for filters on wall between dish and ice machine areas
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea bucket used to mix brewed tea is egregiously Stained/soiled.
  • [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered. Operator placed lid on container
  • [16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?

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