Palm Bay, Brevard County

SONNY'S BAR-B-Q OF PALM BAY

1020 MALABAR RD SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
May 28, 2026
City
Palm Bay
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 24598020

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24598014

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Five racks of ribs 47F cold holding under grill cold holding unit. Operator discarded and discontinued use of cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 24598019

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 24598017

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Two drawer reach in cooler under grill had chicken wings at 43F and ribs at 47F cold holding, display says 33F. Wings moved to rapid chill, ribs discarded.

36-17-5

Detail 24598013

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink tile missing and needs repair.

33-19-4

Detail 24598021

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground behind dumpster near grease collection.

33-20-4

Detail 24598015

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

14-69-4

Detail 24598016

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on door near gasket. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 24598018

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook prep table front line. Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 24323510

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 131f hot holding Operator reheated to 172f Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24323515

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24323514

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

35B-01-4

Detail 24323511

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24323512

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24323513

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Under grill reach in cooler grease on top under drawer Repeat Violation

Jan 14, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

03B-15-5

Detail 24302929

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scalloped potatoes at 95F hot holding, operator discarded. Increased heat on that section of steam table. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 24302935

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found one small fly near deck drain at beer bar. Repeat Violation

35A-05-4

Detail 24302932

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Found one live roach found in back by pit. Operator killed it. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24302928

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hot holding units, microwaves, and reach in coolers on cook line have soiled grease on handles. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24302934

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic bins wet nesting on drying rack. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24302930

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has a gap. Repeat Violation

28-24-4

Detail 24302936

Basic - Grease recycling container not overflowing however trail of grease from container to street in front of dumpsters.

14-69-4

Detail 24302933

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on door.

36-27-5

Detail 24302927

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at drive through and cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 24302931

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Flooring under equipment on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 24236050

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Gloves changed between processes without washing hands. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 24236052

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies at the bar near deck drains.

03A-02-5

Detail 24236043

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Six chicken breasts at 45 f cold holding more than four hours, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24236042

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled with food debris.

31B-03-4

Detail 24236047

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near triple sink no soap.

16-03-4

Detail 24236046

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior and exterior of dish machine soiled and require cleaning.

14-01-5

Detail 24236045

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop for fries. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24236041

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and hot holding units handles soiled with grease and food debris.

14-74-7

Detail 24236044

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler under grill not keeping foods at or below 41f cold holding.

24-08-4

Detail 24236054

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24236053

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap on side closing edge.

21-04-4

Detail 24236051

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth used under meat slicer to stabilize it. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24236048

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers soiled with grease. Soda fountain at server station soiled with syrup. Blue racks used to store clean cups soiled with debris.

36-27-5

Detail 24236040

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at drive through soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 24236049

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Deck drains at bar soiled. Floor tile on cook line soiled under equipment.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24195093

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

16-21-4

Detail 24195088

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

22-08-4

Detail 24195091

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24195092

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 24195094

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 24195090

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24195089

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line by hand wash sink

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 23536993

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bag of baked beans in reach in cooler

36-22-4

Detail 23536991

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler manager states due to ac leak in wall and work order has been placed Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23536989

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer moved to rack by staff Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23536990

Basic - Light not functioning. Middle light above grill hood. Replaced by staff Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23536992

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 23536994

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Butter in walk in cooler, salt pepper mix. Items labeled by staff Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 22979187

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22979190

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.1 live flying insect seen in kitchen

08B-49-4

Detail 22979192

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks in cooler Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22979188

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under drive through counter against wall

36-17-5

Detail 22979191

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In cookline several tiles missing or broken

22-08-4

Detail 22979194

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 22979189

Basic - Stored food not covered. Powdered sugar, salt and pepper mix on counter next to fryer

36-27-5

Detail 22979193

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

02D-01-5

Detail 22979195

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar, salt and pepper mix on counter next to fryer

Apr 18, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22735200

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled; ice scoop holsters on soda machine closest to bar soiled. Operator washed rinsed and sanitized scoop and holster, and removed bottom piece that was preventing the water to flow freely Corrected On-Site

16-59-1

Detail 22735201

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent. Corrective Action Taken

16-23-4

Detail 22735194

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-34-5

Detail 22735195

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust, operator had staff member remove from ceiling to clean Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22735196

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, one missing in middle stall

14-11-5

Detail 22735199

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, two gaskets on reach-in cooler torn and plastic handle on standing reach-in cooler broken

23-03-4

Detail 22735197

Basic - Handwashing sinks in bar and next to expo line soiled with mildew like substance Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 22735198

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface, under hand wash sink next to expo line, operator repaired. Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 22529723

Intermediate - Cooked chicken wings prepared onsite not properly date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22529726

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the rear interior of the ice bin soda machine in back Togo area

16-23-4

Detail 22529721

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine, operator states they have been using lime descale and there is visual evidence of attempts to scrub parts able to reach Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22529725

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, icicles forming from condenser and creating a frozen mound on floor of freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 22529722

Basic - Ice scoop stored in soiled holster between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22529724

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled: Hand wash sink in bar and sink in kitchen near service stationCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 22101450

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 46F, cut lettuce 46. Both prepped yesterday. Kept in same cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 22101452

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at 46f in drawers under cookline, kept in cooler over night, see stop sale Reach in cooler cut lettuce 46F prepped yesterday kept in cooler over night, see stop sale Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22101454

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22101451

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

27-16-4

Detail 22101448

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Multiple hand wash sinks around 92F. New hot water heater is ordered. Corrective Action Taken

05-09-4

Detail 22101457

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 reach in glass coolers and on the cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 22101458

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22101456

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple coolers soiled. Corrected on site. Hood filters soiled. Under flat top and grill, left over food debris.

14-33-4

Detail 22101453

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface by cook line.

29-49-6

Detail 22101455

Basic - Standing water in bottom keg cooler in bar area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22101449

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown granulated substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21738928

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm

11-27-4

Detail 21738929

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed paperwork Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21738922

Intermediate - 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. Emailed paperwork

22-20-5

Detail 21738925

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at Togo window has an accumulation of mold like substance on rear wall of interior Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21738923

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in flour bin. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21738920

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler has an accumulation of dust

13-03-4

Detail 21738927

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints

14-36-5

Detail 21738924

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door is missing inside cover exposing entirety of insulation

23-03-4

Detail 21738921

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in Togo area are soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 21738926

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Corrected On-Site

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 21281745

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pulled pork for baked beans

03A-02-5

Detail 21281749

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Pulled pork meat for baked beans 47-48f from 8-15. Today 8-17 Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21281748

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 126f hot holding. Operator discarded Pulled pork double warmer 122f hot holding. Reheated

16-21-4

Detail 21281747

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

32-12-5

Detail 21281751

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing 2 waste receptacle ladies room Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21281756

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone , keys on prep table Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21281753

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21281746

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-14-5

Detail 21281752

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21281754

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 21281750

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer

16-46-4

Detail 21281755

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 20866308

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes found at 54°. Cut yesterday

03A-02-5

Detail 20866315

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes cut yesterday found at 54°

22-02-4

Detail 20866316

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled 2. Interior of ice machine dirty

32-12-5

Detail 20866314

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in 2 stalls

13-04-4

Detail 20866310

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20866311

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

36-24-5

Detail 20866313

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above soda dispenser unit 2. Floor tile in walk-in freezer broken and missing

23-03-4

Detail 20866309

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk-in cooler dirty

16-46-4

Detail 20866312

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

02D-01-5

Detail 20866317

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line Corrected On-Site

Aug 10, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 20400144

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20400141

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20400139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw hamburger, raw chicken, frankfurters 49-50°f Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20400140

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Interior of the tall reach in cooler 2)can opener Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20400137

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drive thru handsink utilizing as a dump sink Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20400136

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1)Microwave cooks line 2)exterior Dish machine Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20400142

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20400145

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-20-5

Detail 20400138

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Sink side draw though area Warning

32-23-4

Detail 20400143

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Middle stall ladies room call into plumber Warning