SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND
SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND is trending the right way. After earlier inspections that drew violations, its recent DBPR history has been improving — and it currently holds a B at 89/100.
Its latest visit (January 22, 2026) logged 2 intermediate and 5 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.4 across 2,971 reviews. By health score it's safer than 39% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag options for gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and paleo diners.
Trend: improving · B (89/100) · safer than 39% of Brevard County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (321) 449-9102
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (89/100)
- Violations
- 7 total — 2 intermediate, 5 basic
- Address
- 310 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Isl, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Barbecue restaurant, American restaurant, Bar & grill, Catering food and drink supplier, Family restaurant, Lunch restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (2971 reviews)
- Seats
- 180
- Phone
- (321) 449-9102
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleOverall Score
68 / 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 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.
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January 22, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
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July 31, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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July 30, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 7 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×2)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 32 — Bathrooms
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND, by Florida DBPR grade:
- SNO HUT
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: January 22, 2026