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BONEFISH GRILL

5025 N 12 AVE, Pensacola FL 32504 · 850.471.2324

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats226
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705870
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler on end of make line for 2 hours: potatoes au gratin 45f, mozzarella 44f. Operator put potatoes in ice bath and brought them to 41f in 30 minutes. Mozzarella was voluntarily disposed of.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in back of walk-in cooler. Appears to be coming from under metal at threshold.
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed hole by door in walk-in cooler with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation in walk-cooler by bottom of walk-in freezer door. Ice build-up present on insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Water leaking from backflow preventer on dish machine. Manager called in work order during inspection.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler on end of make line for 2 hours: potatoes au gratin 45f, mozzarella 44f. Operator put potatoes in ice bath and brought them to 41f in 30 minutes. Mozzarella was voluntarily disposed of.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen are soiled with mold-like substance. Per manager, cleaning vents is on this week's agenda.
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna in walk-in cooler baring label to be removed from reduced oxygen environment before thawing completely thawed without being removed from reduced oxygen environment.
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in walk-in cooler baring label to be removed from reduced oxygen environment before thawing completely thawed without being removed from reduced oxygen environment. See Stop Sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Upon inspection, operator does not have measuring device to test surface temperature of hot water sanitizer. Provided operator with heat strips.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Corrected On-Site
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 unable to provide proof of employee food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen have deep grooves. Per operator, new cutting boards are already on order.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water along back of walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.