BONO'S
8011 MERRILL RD #23, Jacksonville FL 32277 · (904)743-3727
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
FEB 25
APR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 34 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately19 rodent droppings under tea area near handsink 2 rodent droppings up front near pick up window Approximately 15 around sides of ice machine 3 rodent droppings under boxed sodas holder
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025037674 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used in reach in single door flip top cooler with contact of food on top of cardboard and soaked in water
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on left side door of stand up 2 door silver cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -2 door stand up sliver cooler soiled around gasket with black mold like substance. - fan cover metal frame covered with dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in single door cooler with standing water in bottom of cooler
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on drying rack in dish area over clean plates. Moved Personal drink over salad cooler upfront.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses stored on drying rack in dish area, moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink next to back prep area
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings in reach in cooler, portioned previous day no date marking
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. Robert and Emory
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen, provided hat
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near grill upfront Handsink near ice tea machine
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brunswick soup on container not date marked from Saturday
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Brunswick stew container with old sticker pre manager, sticker removed.
Feb 21, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately19 rodent droppings under tea area near handsink 2 rodent droppings up front near pick up window Approximately 15 around sides of ice machine 3 rodent droppings under boxed sodas holder
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed cloth in handsink upfront.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink on plating area, drink removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing watch, watch removed
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink near ice machine, manager states it needs batteries
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks, salad station, plating station and in dish area. All discarded
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook in kitchen wearing a watch, watch removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep station lady, hair restraints provided
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in zip lock bag Over okra in reach in freezer.moved to store correctly
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near ice machine
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At handsink near ice machine dispenser doesn't work correctly
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink on top of salad cooler. Moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on top of salad cooler, moved to store correctly
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Lady manager wearing a watch while packing chicken in plates
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy Cook in kitchen, lady in prep.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 46 in melted ice, placed more ice in pan. Made this morning less than 4 hours
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep areas, discarded
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal box of breakfast sausage in walk in cooler. Moved to employee cooler
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Baked bean in walk in cooler, manager states made Saturday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 54f in reach in salad cooler upfront. Manager states door was left open and cooling back down. Items moved to working burger cooler
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. New hire, manager had him sign at time of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back handsink near prep area, soap provided
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinking personal open drink at warmer area grill upfront, moved
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at outside faucet.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired food manager certification on Nicholas HETH. 8/7/23.
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 certified food manager onsite with 4 food personal present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing towels at Hand wash sink wait station.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple missing ceiling tiles in kitchen and frontline by pit. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cigarettes on counter at frontline. Moved by manager. Employee drink container above restaurant foods in frontline cooler. Moved by manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag of salt for water softener under plumbing at Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of stew in walk in cooler. Covered by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken, Mac n cheese, corn thawing in standing water and or food temperature. Person In Charge turned on faucet.
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.