SONNY'S BBQ
dba 39TH BBQ LLC
About this restaurant
Sonny's BBQ is a seating restaurant located at 3635 SW Archer Rd in Gainesville with 172 seats, operated by 39th BBQ LLC. The establishment is a barbecue restaurant specializing in slow-smoked meats including brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and ribs. Reviews describe the location as maintaining the original Gainesville vibe of the restaurant chain, with customers mentioning their barbecue sauce and menu offerings.
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Food Safety Grade
Excellent
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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3635 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608 - Phone
- 352-843-0998
- DBPR District
- District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
- County (Region Code)
- Clay (code 10)
- Seating
- 172 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA1101698
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Jun 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V29
×3
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13675892
PDA Verified
Type: Complaint Full
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Jan 5, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13465100
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Sep 16, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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No violation details recorded for this inspection.
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13520264
PDA Verified
Type: Complaint Partial
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Jul 17, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29
×2
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10943242
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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