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

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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
Photo of SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q OF MERRITT ISLAND
Photo: Sonny's BBQ

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 2,971 reviews
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Overall Score

68 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 7/10
    Improving, 33% 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. 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)
  2. July 31, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  3. 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:

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