SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q Health Score — Lakeland, FL

5910 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland, FL 33813

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 0
Inspected 8/18/2026
Lakeland avg 94 / 100
A
97 / 100
Excellent

3 minor issues found

Inspected August 18, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 51% of restaurants in Lakeland. The city average ClearScore is 94 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
0
Moderate
0
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented

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Frequently Asked Questions

SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q received a ClearScore of 97/100 (Grade A) on its most recent inspection on August 18, 2026. 3 minor violations were noted, but no high-risk issues were found.

The most recent inspection of SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q on August 18, 2026 found 3 violations: 0 high-risk, 0 moderate, and 3 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q was last inspected on August 18, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

Based on the most recent inspection, SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q earned a ClearScore of 97/100 (Grade A), indicating excellent food safety compliance. Only 3 minor violations were noted with no high-risk issues.

The most recent inspection found 3 violations at SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q: 1. Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 2. Non-food contact surfaces clean 3. Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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