SONNY'S BBQ

dba PALATKA BBQ, LLC

About this restaurant

Sonny's BBQ is a barbecue restaurant located at 425 State Road 19 North in Palatka, with 180 seats. The establishment has been operating since 1968 and specializes in slow-smoked meats including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and barbecue chicken prepared in-house. According to online reviews, the restaurant is known for organized service and catering to large events.

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C

Food Safety Grade

Fair

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

Location

Address
425 SR 19 N
PALATKA, FL 32177
Phone
352-620-2514
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Gadsden (code 20)
Seating
180 seats

License

License Number
SEA6400753
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Mar 16, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 16, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
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
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13467271 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 21, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
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
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food Visit ID: 10912510 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food