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BONO'S BBQ

Health inspection records show BONO'S BBQ in JACKSONVILLE has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.9/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

3303 San Pablo Road South
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224
San Pablo
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13455864

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed large sheet pan used for ribs stored on trash can located near walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on counter near food. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked next to ice machine wet nesting. Employee will remove and dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some walk in cooler shelves rusted.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade to go bag filled with ice stored on top of Raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Employee removed from raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink. Back flow needed on non chemical side after splitter.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired. Repeat Violation

7/8/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10890227

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 2 flying insects in back room of kitchen. Manager was able to kill and discard from premises, Cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter add to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Observed threaded hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow device.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager removed and had employee clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

12/12/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8824686

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils on dry rack stored in large soiled container. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at drain under dish machine. Manager found cover and placed on drain. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in prep area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand alone cooler on cook line with torn door gasket. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper gun stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near ware washing area. Manager was able to kill the flying insects. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

7/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8739985

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover not on drain in mop sink located outside. Employee placed drain cover over drain. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed underlining of lid on white chest freezer in disrepair and hanging when opened. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Cooking oil stored on floor in back room. Employee removed and stored oil properly also stated they were going to change oil out. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall around faucet located near dish machine.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towels under cutting board. Employee removed paper towels from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed outside cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near cooler located near back door.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed at start of inspection establishment without certified food service Manager on duty while 4 employees engaging in food preparation. Certified food Manager arrived at 11:00am . Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed an employee without food training that has been employed over 60 days.

1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8455570

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils stored in dirty tub at dry storage rack. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink located outside. Manager placed cover on drain at mop sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food preparation tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on dish storage rack. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed small white chest freezer with torn gasket. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw meat in prep sink without running water. Manager turned water on meat in prep sink. Corrected On-Site

7/26/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8361435

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook line by steam table. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small white chest freezer on cook line by fryers has a torn gasket Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Indoor walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand alone prep freezer shelves with rust. Cooler by managers office
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered box of raw beef stored in stand alone freezer near manager office. Manager covered beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 11:45am found brisket (99-115F) stored in hot box on cook line by stove. Manager stated brisket was cooked at 9am and placed in hot box to hold hot. Manager moved brisket to oven and began reheating it. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint