BONO'S AT NEPTUNE
1275 ATLANTIC BLVD, Neptune Beach FL 32266 · 904 270-2666
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects at entrance to kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Manager had employee clean during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead insects in light trap. Manager emptied during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk cooler soiled with food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed few floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with mold like substance located near drive through.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in shelves rusted.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab squash that fell on floor with gloved hand and proceeded to continue to cut squash. Inspector intervened with employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cole Slaw (44F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) at the bottom. Fan at the very top, cooler in defrost and employee stated they were in/ out of cooler. Cooler had items above the blocked air flow to raw chicken and Cole slaw. Food stored in walk-in cooler Cooler had ambient temperature of 39F. Manager removed Cole slaw and raw chicken from cooler and placed in walk in cooler.
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. Observed one employee food training expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled in kitchen area.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored over bags of food on storage rack located in prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to condiments served to customers. Employee removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed accumulation of dead insects in bug zapper near office. Manager discarded during inspection.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects at entrance to kitchen.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead insects in bug zapper near office. Manager removed and discarded insects.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink unenclosed on shelf near steam table. Employee placed lid and straw on drink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in dry storage bottle of drain cleaner over single service cups. Manager removed and stored properly.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of ice machine with surface rust.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard to line food shelf in walk in cooler. Manager will discard cardboard from shelving.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floors soiled under shelving.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in and walk in freezer shelves rusty.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid stored on shelf near exit door. Manager removed and will take home.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles. Manager cleaned during inspection.
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. Observed 1 expired employee food training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed bug zapper with accumulation of dead insects. Manager removed and discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in containers without handles used dispense. Manager removed cups from containers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Manager stored drink properly.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in / freezer shelves with rust.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in back room soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink at hand sink in back room. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed walk in fan dusty.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed towel in sanitizer.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over raw chicken at prep sink. Moved by manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked greens made few days ago not date marked. Marked by manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: wait station. Minor soiled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food container above restaurant foods in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled walk in cooler shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : wait station. Moved by manager.
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.