DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BONOS PIT BAR-B-Q

10065 Skinner Lake Drive
Jacksonville, Florida, 32246
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10846993

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty today states her manager certification is expired. Manager states she is taking exam soon. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Manager certification still not present. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753345

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee in drive through drinking from opened soda can. Can discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two (2) cooks on cook line.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drain under ice machine in kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor near walk in cooler. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on dirt.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and brownies at front counter for self service do not have any labeling. Employee removed items from front counter to distribute as ordered. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Sides of blue dumpster behind establishment are open.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup in walk in freezer.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Food cooking in pit behind establishment with back door opened. Employee closed door. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of baked beans 55F cooling overnight. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of baked beans 55F cooling overnight. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled items in dish area and then immediately handled clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server wiped nose with bare hands and then continued to prepare drinks in wait station in kitchen. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came from outside patio opening door handle, and immediately began scooping ice/making drinks without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Employee in kitchen near cook line dropped pan on floor, picked up pan from floor, and immediately handled another clean plan and single use liner without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Three (3) live flies observed in establishment: two (2) live flies observed in kitchen and one (1) in dining area. . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top near drive through area, pan of ranch dressing 57F. Dressing placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Dressing placed into warmer cooler to cool. On cook line in kitchen, container of shredded cheese 51F. Cheese not submerged in ice, and placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Cheese moved to cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cook line, pan of pulled pork 99F. Pork placed into warmer approximately 60 minutes prior. Pork removed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three (3) cans of butane fuel stored on top shelf in dry storage with single use cups. Fuel moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker missing on END of splitter for outside mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty today states her manager certification is expired. Manager states she is taking exam soon. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Hand washing sink across from server station in kitchen blocked by trash can. Both cans moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/ No current certified food manager on duty with nine (9) employees working.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any current training for any food handler could be provided. Warning
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Large brown umbrella blocking exit near restrooms.

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739687

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation in top oven on cook line.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area area.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Observed vacuum breaker installed incorrectly. Discussed with operator.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennifer CFM certification expired in 11/24. Operator stated she is scheduled later this month for exam. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at front service line area and near hand wash sink at bar area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8440715

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area and stacked cups near soda dispensing machine on front service line unable to properly air dry.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of Utensil/ pitcher used to dispense baked beans in walk-in-cooler not stored above beans in container. Operator removed pitcher from baked beans. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked baked beans (48-50F - Cold Holding); in large container in walk-in-cooler and cooked chicken (50-54F - Cold Holding) in prep area on speed rack. Operator stated they had a food delivery this morning and employee rolled out container of beans and speed rack of cooked chicken into prep area until delivered items were put away. Operator stated she will discuss with employee and stated she will keep both items in walk-in-cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener at prep area has accumulation of dried food debris Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in between cookline and front counter area used to store a large pan. Also, same sink an employee used to rinse out towel. Also, hand wash sink at front counter area used to dump a beverage. Ice still in hand wash sink. Operator melted ice in hand wash sink and removed pan from hand wash sink in between cookline and front counter area. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near hand wash sink at front counter area. Employee labeled spray bottle of cleaner. Corrected On-Site
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored in front counter area used to light wood at front smoker area.

Inspection Date: 7/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361087

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of main ice machine soiled inside dispensing chute.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen soiled and dusty.
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation. Employee placed lid and straw on beverage container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor across from dish machine. Employee placed another bucket under sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect across from dish machine.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener located across from Ware washing area. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at entrance of cook line across from free standing cold holding cabinet blocked with a sanitizer bucket stored in sink. Employee removed bucket and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near back door of kitchen. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation