BONO PIZZA & PASTA
1300 N FLORIDA MANGO ROAD 16, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561-355-5069
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed baby spinach, inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Operator properly stored.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at ring counter hand wash sink. Per operator, batteries need to be replaced. Operator provided paper towels.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Observed bagged portions of cooked chicken wings stored in cardboard box that stored raw chicken, inside three door cooler; container not sanitized. Operator properly stored.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went from handling order entry system, customer payment, telephone then handled clean utensils, picked up plated food and beverages and served to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened package of raw comminuted chicken stored over plastic wrapped/portioned raw comminuted beef stored over raw shrimp. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom, raw comminuted beef above raw chicken and raw shrimp above raw comminuted beef.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At triple door stainless reach in cooler; house made pizza sauce (55F - Ambient Cooling 2:05/53F 2:45). Operator stated cooling for 3 hours, in full, deep container with tight fitting lid, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, uncovered, split into smaller containers to facilitate faster cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener blade soiled. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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. Advised Operator to renew training.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing and then handled clean and sanitized dishes while placing to dry without washing hands. Employee handled sanitizer buckets while filling and then handled unwrapped single service articles, clean equipment and utensils to prepare and serve food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employees who then washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food storage containers and then placed to dry/store without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up). Operator set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm and properly sanitized food storage containers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on prep table over beverages. Operator removed glass cleaner.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to triple sink blocked by refrigerator. Operator repositioned refrigerator.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 1 #10 size can tomato sauce dented. See Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened case of raw comminuted beef stored over mozzarella cheese-sticks. Operator moved cheese-sticks to upper shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw hamburger stored over cooked beef. Operator moved cooked beef to upper shelf.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided reporting agreement to Operator. Operator informed employees, signed agreement.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front line ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned/sanitized.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At sliding glass door reach in cooler; raw veal stored over unwashed lemons. Operator moved raw veal below lemons.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw hamburger stored over raw calamari. Operator moved raw hamburger below calamari.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front line; hand wash sink used to store glass cleaner. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At single door upright dough reach in; unwashed onions stored over dough. Operator moved onions to lower shelf.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At sliding glass door reach in cooler; raw hamburger stored in same container as cooked lasagna. Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door upright stainless reach in freezer; plastic wrapped, portioned raw hamburgers stored over cooked lasagna. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sliding glass door; cooked lasagna (50°F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (49°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sliding glass door; cooked lasagna (50°F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (49°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
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. Pizza by the slice; no time mark. Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, added appropriate time mark.
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