SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q
Is SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q a safe place to eat? Mostly — a B (89/100) at its latest inspection, April 30, 2026. That visit logged 1 intermediate and 8 basic violations.
Its most recent inspection on April 30, 2026 cited 1 intermediate and 8 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 40% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.3 from 3,567 reviews.
Trend: declining · B (89/100)
Get directions Call (407) 814-8888
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (89/100)
- Violations
- 9 total — 1 intermediate, 8 basic
- Address
- 2210 E SEMORAN BLVD, Apopka, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Barbecue restaurant, American restaurant, Bar & grill, Catering food and drink supplier, Family restaurant, Lunch restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.3 stars (3567 reviews)
- Seats
- 180
- Phone
- (407) 814-8888
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
59% of reviews here touch on how guests are treated, more than any other theme. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.2 stars.
Conspicuously absent: freshness and temperature, which no reviewer brings up. The split is 15 positive to 2 negative across 17 rated reviews. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 13 of the 17 reviewers who rated.
On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (89/100) with 1 intermediate and 8 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. That inspection was on April 30, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. That puts it ahead of 40% of graded kitchens in Orange County. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination and clean clothes.
Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. Everything above is computed from the 17 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Brookelynn L is a WONDERFUL server! My hubby n I eat at the Apopka Sonny’s 2-5 times per week, lunch n dinner. She always has a smile when she greets us n remembers our order by heart!! She is very knowledgeable of the menu items n prices, we love to sit with her! I’m n a wheelchair n she always removes 2 chairs for me so I have plenty of room. She’s very accommodating n sweet!!! We LIVE BROOKELYNN!!
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My favorite Sonny's BBQ!
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We were in Orlando for a conference and stop to eat here. The food was amazing.
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The service was horrible and management is even worst
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Definitely above average barbecue pit franchise that is a Central Florida mainstay. From ribs to pulled pork, you won't leave hungry after visiting Sonny's.
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Baby back ribs and brisket where fall apart tender and delicious!! 😋
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Shaye was WONDERFUL! The food was delicious. And Kyle the manager was accommodating.
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Claudia was awesome as usual. Pay that lady!!
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Very friendly people and
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Always a great experience here. The food is amazing. The service is always friendly and the atmosphere even when it's busy is calm and enjoyable. Marlene was absolutely awesome very kind and friendly. Sonny's is definitely a go to if you enjoy good food and service.
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Love the redneck egg rolls. The smokey ranch sauce is delicious. Great food. Fast service. The chicken is delicious. Love the bbq salad. Heather our server was great very professional and out going, great positive attitude towards customers. It's a very comfortable environment.
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Since members of our group arrived at different times, it would have been preferable to provide beverages soon after each arrival and to proceed in taking orders as soon as most of the group arrived. Those who arrived close to the time of reservations did not like the extra waiting time that it took for several unexpected ones to arrive and help complete a third table. I was disappointed in my rib and sliced pork servings, compared to previous visits. Now there are 3 smaller and somewhat tough ribs. The 3 small pieces of sliced pork was less than half the usual size, and lean meat was neglible. Of all of the visits that I've experienced through the years, this was probably the first time that I ever left hungry. However, I did enjoy one of the new lemonades, though the refill arrived too late to drink it there. However, the server kindly brought me a to go cup, so I could take it home.
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I LOVE Sonny's. Love y'all, BUT this street corn dip is absolutely not street corn dip. It's corn salsa, which is fine, but nothing street corn-esque about it.
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Food is always good the drive-thru service is slower than molasses on a freezing day, never takes less than 20 minutes with only one car ahead of you, do a drive-thru? plan to camp out overnight to get your food!!!
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Love the BBQ food. We dine at this location often.
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The food was amazing. And our waitress Waitress Simmer was nice and very professional. Will definitely visit again when in the area.
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The food was good as always. Our waitress Summer was very nice and professional. Thanks a lot and will come back again when in the area.
Overall Score
62 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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April 30, 2026 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 8 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
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January 20, 2026 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 42 — Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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December 10, 2025 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 7 basic
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 42 — Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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July 9, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 1 basic
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 50 — Current license, properly displayed
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q, by Florida DBPR grade:
- SUBWAY SANDWICHES & SALADS
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: April 30, 2026