BONO'S
5229 JAMMES RD, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.900.3259
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in smoke oven in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018011641 | Feb 28, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | — |
| 5--2016042320 | Sep 6, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | $400 |
| 5--2016040600 | Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed soiled cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored with other soiled dishes in dish area.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on top rack of drying rack next to standing reach in cooler on cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stack of single service to-go cup lids stored not inverted on cook line. Employee inverted lids.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee beverage stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack next to dish machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink behind bar. Inspector provided hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles at soda tower in wait station.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with rubber tip in disrepair. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed grease build up on ground at exit of fence at rear of establishment. Per person in charge the waste from cleaning the fryers was dumped on the ground.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher with utensils being rinsed out in hand wash sink behind bar. Employee removed water pitcher.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in far corner of dry storage area. Person in charge cleaned and discarded.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair sliding door at top of ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table across from smoker nest can opener. Person in charge removed cell phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stored stacked on top of each other with visible moisture in server station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on standing hot holding unit next to grill station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap with light visible beneath door at rear exit of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower in server station.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed tip of ice scoop in disrepair stored next to ice machine.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area between three compartment sink and office. Observed one flying insect in dining area by server station.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in smoke oven in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance build up on door track at top of ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed; one dead roach under three compartment sink. Three dead roaches in closet with single service items in kitchen. One dead roach under shelf in dry storage. Two dead roaches under shelf in server station. Person in charge cleaned and discarded all observed dead roaches.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around and behind cook station on debris. Floor under shelves in wait station with debris. Floor under three compartment sink soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in walk-in cooler. Observed soiled fan vents walk-in cooler. Observed shelves in kitchen with croutons soiled. Observed hood filters above cook station with grease build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals and window cleaner stored over paper towels in chemical storage room next to canned food rack. Manager removed chemicals.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on several ceiling tiles in kitchen above fryer.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls and ceiling in prep room next to canned food is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer filter in kitchen has build up of grease.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator attempted to prime, still no sanitizer dispensing. Operator called for service.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At dish area, 2 live flying insects. At prep area, 2 live flying insects.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line across from smoker, cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese has been in and out of cooler during lunch. Operator moved to walk-in freezer, retemp taken 30 minutes later, 41f.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On smoker at cook line, brisket (107F - Hot Holding); ribs (113F - Hot Holding). Items on top rack of smoker less than 4 hours. Employee moved to bottom rack, both items reheated above 165f
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled. Wall at prep area soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple cases of unwashed produce stored over bulk container of ranch dressing.
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.