SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q OF DELAND

Is SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q OF DELAND a safe place to eat? Yes — an A grade, 98/100, at its most recent inspection on April 8, 2026. That visit logged 2 basic violations.

Its latest inspection on April 8, 2026 cited 2 basic violations. Diners give it 4.5 across 2,612 reviews. It's a American spot in Deland. Menus here flag options for gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and paleo diners.

A · 98/100 · safer than 85% of Volusia County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (386) 279-0166

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (98/100)
Violations
2 total — 2 basic
Address
1500 N WOODLAND BLVD, Deland, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Barbecue restaurant, American restaurant, Bar & grill, Catering food and drink supplier, Chicken restaurant, Family restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (2612 reviews)
Seats
164
Phone
(386) 279-0166
Website
Official website
Photo of SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q OF DELAND
Photo: Sonny's BBQ

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 2,612 reviews
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Overall Score

75 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

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 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 8, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  2. September 18, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests

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 8, 2026