BONO'S
South Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Sebastian Harbor Villas
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of the ice machine in wait station in kitchen with mold like substance. Also observed the tea urn nozzles in drive through area with debris buildup Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple acoustic tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glasses in wait station stacked while still wet. Also observed dishwasher take dishes immediately out of dishwasher and puts on top of clean dishes while still being wet.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under soda station and around ice bin in drive through area with accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of microwave on cook line across from fryers with debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Operator does not have proof of paperwork for Employee health knowledge of reporting responsibilities.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employees training expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of soda machine at drive through area.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of ketchup area in drive through area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under soda station in drive through area. Floor under ice machine and tables in server area. Under bag in box soda rack by office.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in server area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign by dishwashing area not visible, manager corrected. Hand wash station at front counter. Men's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside interior cabinets at drive through area. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of gallon tea jugs on floor by office.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and cracker meal in prep area, manager corrected Corrected On-Site
- 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken fingers (113F - Cooking, retemp 177) Employee on cook line stated chicken was done, first temperature 113, recooked in fryer, retemp at 177. Corrected On-Site
- 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 came from back of kitchen scratched forehead and then made drinks. Also employee on cook line touched raw hamburger patty with gloved hands continued to handle clean plates without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger patties stored over onion rings, both items removed from original packaging. Manager moved hamburger patties. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of cut romaine in walk in cooler dated 6-24.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager could not find procedures. Repeat Violation
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Per manager Tristin has been manager over a year and has not taken test.
- 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. One employee present during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At front counter, by beer keg cooler approximately 3 live flying insects. At server station between kitchen and dining area approximately 10 live flying insects landing on and around open containers of BBQ sauce. At server station by ice machine drain, 3 live flying insects. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: In kitchen by server area, by soda machine, approximately 6 flying insects. Employee cleaned and flushed drain by soda machine, drain was soiled. Also, in dining room, service station by kitchen, Approximately 4 flying insects. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At front counter, at beer keg cooler, approximately 4 flying insects. Also, at service station in dining room by kitchen, 1 flying insect. Operator was able to kill 1 flying insect. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At front counter, by beer keg cooler approximately 3 live flying insects. At server station between kitchen and dining area approximately 10 live flying insects landing on and around open containers of BBQ sauce. At server station by ice machine drain, 3 live flying insects. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: In kitchen by server area, by soda machine, approximately 6 flying insects. Employee cleaned and flushed drain by soda machine, drain was soiled. Also, in dining room, service station by kitchen, Approximately 4 flying insects. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple throughout establishment.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At server station in kitchen, multiple employee cups stored above soda dispenser. Also, in back prep area, employee drink stored on top of prep table. Employees moved to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At drive thru area, in reach in cooler, employee personal coffee creamer stored with individual ranch and sauces.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On make line, microwave handle broken.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At drive thru/front counter area, floor under soda machine soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter/pit area, container of fryer oil stored on floor.
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager said it is locked in office
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women's bathroom Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru area, exterior cabinet faces soiled.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, brisket 10:00AM (125F - Cooling, @1:30 94F). Whole brisket tightly wrapped, on back of speedrack.
- 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. In walk in cooler, brisket 10:00AM (125F - Cooling, @1:30 94F). Whole brisket tightly wrapped, on back of speedrack.
- 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. At dishwashing station, employee went from dirty dishes to clean dishes, without changing gloves or washing hands in between tasks.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At front counter, by beer keg cooler approximately 3 live flying insects. At server station between kitchen and dining area approximately 10 live flying insects landing on and around open containers of BBQ sauce. At server station by ice machine drain, 3 live flying insects. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At server station between kitchen and dining area approximately 10 live flying insects landing on and around open containers of BBQ sauce. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line in steam table, Mac and cheese (130F - Hot Holding); per manager Mac and cheese was not in steam table no more than an hour. Manager reheated, Mac and cheese retemp (168F - Hot Holding). In hot box on make line baked beans (125F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (113F - Hot Holding), door to hot box consistently open for approximately 2 hours. Both items placed on stove to reheat, operator turned up temperature to hot box. Both items retemped at 165F Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At server station in kitchen, stainless steel cleaner stored with single service items. Employee moved to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets at cook line and make line, both above 100ppm. Employee took off line. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager stated was locked in office.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler, brisket 10:00AM (125F - Cooling, @1:30 94F). Whole brisket tightly wrapped, on back of speedrack.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At drive thru window, hand wash sink had a napkin dispenser stored in sink basin.
- 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. Manager stated all certifications all locked in office. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At drive thru hand washing station. Also, at front counter and in back prep area, both HWS had no paper towels.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At server station Interior of large ice machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 24 total violations (8 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 under counter next to sauce counter, missing chain
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in dish area are leaking.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to soda station in kitchen, multiple stacks of cups have wet nesting.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In between ice machine and soda station in kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above soda station in kitchen, has food buildup.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink under sauce counter Hand washing sink next to soda machine in kitchen
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish pit, multiple clean drying containers still had old labels on them. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In outside mop sink, wet mop head laying in sink. Operator moved mop head to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 flying insects in dry storage area across from dish pit.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At silver reach-in cooler by ice machine, grated cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Operator put cheese in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Operator stated all employees are in the process of becoming food certified. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).