Eustis, Lake County

SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q

15800 HWY 441, Eustis, FL 32726

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
1 High Priority
Mar 17, 2026
City
Eustis
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 17

03B-01-6

Detail 24446564

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator reheated to 165. Green Beans (128F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24446569

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

36-36-4

Detail 24446567

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles over steam table at cook line.

24-05-4

Detail 24446575

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24446566

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 24446562

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under three compartment sink. Floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24446574

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish area.

14-69-4

Detail 24446568

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

22-08-4

Detail 24446571

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line.

36-62-4

Detail 24446559

Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24446560

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen. Hood filter soiled.Upright reach in cooler gaskets"in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24446565

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. Reach in freezer in the kitchen area.

21-44-1

Detail 24446563

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24446561

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates at drive thru. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24446572

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked bean meats in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24446573

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Operator cleaned. Wall in back prep area. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24446570

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

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

13-06-4

Detail 24021573

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Preparing drinks for catering no gloves Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24021571

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven cooksline Interior microwave kitchen Water in cooler front bar Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24021570

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 24021566

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-09-4

Detail 24021564

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen area

12B-07-4

Detail 24021568

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in drive thru area

36-73-4

Detail 24021565

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under racks in dry storage and under equipment in kitchen Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24021572

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and boule door freezer in kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 24021575

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards walk in cooler Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 24021574

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In kitchen next to bag of sauce bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24021567

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24021569

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in dry stock Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23667296

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener. - electric slicer -tea urns

03F-10-5

Detail 23667290

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23667289

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small trace of pink substance. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23667292

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23667294

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -hot holding cabinets -ovens Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23667291

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23667295

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Vulcan ovens - microwave location behind cooks line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23667293

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment and hot holding equipment - hood filters Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23667288

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - smoker area. Repeat Violation

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 23299553

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - tan cutting board next to char grill - soda gun at front bar. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 23299547

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - provided operator with blank time plan.

22-20-5

Detail 23299546

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 23299554

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 23299550

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen

24-26-4

Detail 23299555

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - case of gallon jugs

35B-01-4

Detail 23299548

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

36-73-4

Detail 23299549

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23299551

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

23-03-4

Detail 23299556

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - speed racks - back splash on char grill. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23299552

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

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 22693462

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on lower shelving of prep table. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22693460

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb on cooks line.

02C-03-5

Detail 22693466

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - Gallon milk stored in front reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22693465

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - fry baskets - Green cutting board

31A-09-4

Detail 22693459

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -spatula stored in front hand sink across from front smoker. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22693468

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

14-11-5

Detail 22693461

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - cvap hot holding unit broken handle.

36-73-4

Detail 22693463

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers

22-08-4

Detail 22693464

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both baking ovens on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 22693467

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - back splash on char grill. -Exterior of fryers

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-02-5

Detail 22315337

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22315334

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked brisket (47F - Cold Holding); -cooked pork collars (47F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22315331

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22315335

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front smoker

27-16-4

Detail 22315328

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - front bar hand sink

16-21-4

Detail 22315327

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 22315338

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

36-17-5

Detail 22315336

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cooks line -Dish area.

10-07-4

Detail 22315326

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tongs at char grill.

22-08-4

Detail 22315330

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens on cooks line. - microwave on cooks line

16-46-4

Detail 22315333

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

29-08-4

Detail 22315332

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hot water handle at front bar hand sink.

36-27-5

Detail 22315329

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -smoker area. - behind cooking equipment on cooks line.

Jun 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 22056404

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid detergent stored next to go boxes in dry storage area.

22-02-4

Detail 22056410

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

23-24-4

Detail 22056409

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment in cooks line and kitchen kitchen areas

36-34-5

Detail 22056402

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Under ovens on cooks line

13-04-4

Detail 22056407

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

36-73-4

Detail 22056403

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler Walk-in freezer

36-17-5

Detail 22056405

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line missing grout

22-08-4

Detail 22056406

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located in kitchen area. Ovens on cooks line Microwave on cooks line.

16-46-4

Detail 22056408

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

36-27-5

Detail 22056401

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 21841627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21841626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the entire kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Time Extended

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

03A-02-5

Detail 21837146

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hotdogs (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef patties (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding

29-42-4

Detail 21837152

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

03D-15-4

Detail 21837140

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Baked beans 56°

11-26-1

Detail 21837148

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. 4 new hires.

31B-03-4

Detail 21837153

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Woman's handicap bathroom.

16-21-4

Detail 21837142

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21837141

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21837138

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil

14-42-4

Detail 21837139

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-69-4

Detail 21837147

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 21837149

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave behind cooks line.

05-09-4

Detail 21837150

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. True Reach in cold holding on cooks line.

16-46-4

Detail 21837137

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-33-4

Detail 21837145

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. True reach in cooler in kitchen area.

08B-17-4

Detail 21837151

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over washed vegetables. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21837144

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the entire kitchen area.

36-10-4

Detail 21837143

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk-in freezer

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

02C-03-5

Detail 21639550

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk at wait station.

31A-09-4

Detail 21639548

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -At drive through. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21639554

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Spray bottle under grill.

16-03-4

Detail 21639549

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 21639552

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-10-4

Detail 21639553

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Double door cooler gasket torn in prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21639555

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.

10-07-4

Detail 21639547

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Tongs stored in 120 degree water.

22-08-4

Detail 21639551

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

36-02-5

Detail 21639546

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

Jun 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 21Total: 28

22-41-4

Detail 21127292

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. Dish machine 0ppm rechecked 100pp Corrected On-Site

35A-09-4

Detail 21127291

High Priority - Presence of flying insects. Observed at 3 flying insects in kitchen and dish area.

02C-01-5

Detail 21127294

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Gal milk in walk cooler dated 5/31 Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 21127276

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Milk opened and dated more than 7 days

53A-03-7

Detail 21127288

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification expired Brian for manager on duty.

22-02-4

Detail 21127275

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. Interior smoker soiled. Soda machine soiled, nozzle and ice bins

53B-14-5

Detail 21127277

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

32-05-4

Detail 21127281

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Sink in disrepair in women bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 21127297

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board has groves.

12B-07-4

Detail 21127272

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on dish machine. Bottle water above paper dispenser. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21127299

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket on foam containers by bar area.

13-04-4

Detail 21127283

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook preparing egg rolls has no beard guard.

24-08-4

Detail 21127284

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on shelf in dish room wet nesting.

36-22-4

Detail 21127296

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish room standing water on floor.

36-73-4

Detail 21127278

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer floor and kitchen area floor soiled.

36-17-5

Detail 21127295

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish room. By smoker area.

36-11-4

Detail 21127285

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor by dish area missing floor tiles and not smooth.

33-09-4

Detail 21127274

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Garbage around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21127273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above hot box soiled. Fans above hot box heavy soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 21127293

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Black containers on shelf.

33-16-4

Detail 21127280

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Cardboard dumpster lid open.

29-08-4

Detail 21127287

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dripping pipe by dish area.

14-17-4

Detail 21127289

Basic - Reach in cooler shelves / by reach in freezer .with rust that has pitted the surface.

24-26-4

Detail 21127298

Basic - Single serve cups in storage shed stored on floor. not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

33-31-5

Detail 21127286

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Disrepair equipment in back storage area.

08B-17-4

Detail 21127290

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over ready eat sauces in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21127279

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind drink station. Walls around dish machine. Floor behind fryer has grease buildup. Floor by mop area soiled and behind smoker by mop sink.

21-07-4

Detail 21127282

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0ppm rechecked 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 20904996

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at the mop sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20904997

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by bar entrance soiled. Drink station closer to front door soiled.

13-07-4

Detail 20904995

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Kitchen staff wearing watches.

36-24-5

Detail 20904993

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Old ac panel has visible holes in wall. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20904992

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls around dish room area soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 20904994

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted.

Sep 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20484267

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked ribs. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20484263

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-10-4

Detail 20484270

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn.

36-22-4

Detail 20484265

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By pass through window.

08B-38-4

Detail 20484264

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil.

36-24-5

Detail 20484269

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall rotted out at dish area.

22-08-4

Detail 20484268

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

23-03-4

Detail 20484271

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of seasoning shakers. -Hood filters. -Under griddle grill.

36-27-5

Detail 20484266

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