SONNY'S BBQ

dba 39TH BBQ LLC

About this restaurant

Sonny's BBQ is a seating restaurant located at 2700 N Waldo Road in Gainesville with 126 seats, operated by 39th BBQ LLC. The establishment specializes in barbecue, featuring slow-smoked meats and side dishes prepared in-house. Reviews describe friendly staff and note the restaurant's memorabilia collection at this original location.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
2700 N WALDO RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609
Phone
352-378-7881
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Brevard (code 5)
Seating
126 seats

License

License Number
SEA1100121
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13457223 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 9, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 10901803 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food