BONU TAVERNA
601 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over bacon Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Pork (52F - Cold Holding) Moved into walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-09-5:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
5
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside rear door are not properly secured.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has expanded the dining room by 44 seats.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on air curtains on walk in cooler.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line coughed and no hand wash.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose bib outside rear door lacks a vacuum breaker.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near dining room: feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (58F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to reach in freezer. Temperature taken again: feta cheese (42F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (42F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Lunch items held on time not time stamped. Employee put time stamp on items.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on pizza prep table has built up food debris. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by rear door blocked by dough trays. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by pizza prep station used to store utensils. Repeat Violation
- 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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar. Repeat Violation
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink between bar and kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 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. 1 live fly in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Time Extended**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Establishment is still in the process of marking clam tags with last date sold, holding in chronological order for 90 days, and making duplicate tags when batches are separated. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Establishment is still in the process of marking clam tags with last date sold, holding in chronological order for 90 days, and making duplicate tags when batches are separated. **Time Extended**
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Establishment is still in the process of marking clam tags with last date sold, holding in chronological order for 90 days, and making duplicate tags when batches are separated. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Can opener on prep table still has built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop ice behind the bar. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink between bar and kitchen area. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Cups dried with cloth at bar area. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus thawing in standing water. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on other side of the dining room: feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding) Manager put items on ice. Warning
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied on cook line. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by pizza prep station blocked by food cart. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to wet cloth to wipe down equipment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar. Manager restocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01C-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Fresh clams and mussels removed from original container and no tags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Fresh clams and mussels not kept in chronological order. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Manager is in the process of putting tags in chronological order. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Fresh clams and mussels not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Manager is in process of marking tags with last date served. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sinks in bar area being used as a dump sink. Hand wash sink between bar and kitchen is now for holding plants. Manager states customers were washing their hands in that hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Operator has contacted Plan Review about possible removal of hand wash sink used to store plants. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside back door not properly secured. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Fresh clams and mussels removed from original container and no tags. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in dry storage area not inverted for protection. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee restroom. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware in storage area between kitchen and dining room stored with food contact surfaces upright. Warning
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Covered ice machine in rear alleyway not locked during operating hours and not monitored. Warning
- 14-02-4:High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs in bar area being used to make Moscow Mules with a pH level below 6. Warning
- 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. Dish washer uses gloves and scrubs dirty dishes and removes clean dishes in dish washer without changing gloves and washing hands. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dining room area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on food cart: cut leafy greens (67F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes(67F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (67F - Cold Holding) Manager states items are held out for lunch and then served to staff. Manager put items on Time as a Public Health Control Paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Fresh clams and mussels not kept in chronological order. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Fresh clams and mussels not marked with last date served. Warning
- 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: vegetable stock @ 2:12 (112F - Cooling) Temperature taken again at 3:15 pm vegetable stock 94 F. Manager separated into smaller portions and is using chill stick. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sinks in bar area being used as a dump sink. Hand wash sink between bar and kitchen is now for holding plants. Manager states customers were washing their hands in that hand wash sink. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager was unable to provide Time as a Public Health Control Paperwork. Inspector emailed blank copy and Manager filled out and put cut leafy greens, cut tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on Time. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).