BONO'S BAR-B-Q
10645 PHILIPS HWY, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 9048862801
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in kitchen during inspection. Observed fan at back door not on, door open during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021031287 | Jun 28, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed collard greens cooked yesterday cooling overnight at 45-49F. Observed green beans ambient cooling overnight at 45-47F.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In white reach in freezer raw chicken tenders in open package stored over uncovered tray of squash dipped with pooled egg. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed collard greens cooked yesterday cooling overnight at 45-49F. Observed green beans ambient cooling overnight at 45-47F.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at triple sink area not functioning. Also, paper towel dispenser at smokers in back kitchen not functioning. Person in charge provided paper towels during inspection.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with debris buildup on ceiling interior and interior side of door. Also, interior of smoker with debris buildup. Also, can opener blade with debris accumulation. Person in charge pulled to clean.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall cut out to right of prep sink in prep area. Observed blue substance on floor to left of ice machine. Observed staining on walls near smoker.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on several clean dishware items at dish pit area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor of shed in parking lot.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. No sanitizer is going through tubing even when primed. By end of inspection testing at 50ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in kitchen during inspection. Observed fan at back door not on, door open during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in walk in cooler at 46-56F. Person in charge states had sped rack out to load smoker. Has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on shelf above in use prep sink. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Wastewater on ground of establishment. When in use, wastewater from hand wash sink by triple sink drains onto ground. Appears to be a cap missing at piping. Person in charge added catch bucket until sink can be repaired.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink blocked by cart and chemicals. Person in charge made accessible.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Two paper towels dispensers in kitchen not functioning. Person in charge began working on during inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Several certificates missing date of birth.
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed approximately 10 dead flying insects on the floor under the insect light at server area by ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on line with debris buildup. Interior of smoker with debris buildup. Interior of ice machine with lime buildup. Interior of two door silver reach in cooler with mold like substance on shelving.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk sugar container with debris buildup. Also, fan in silver two door stand up cooler with debris buildup. Grease buildup on exterior of toaster at front line. Hood filters with grease buildup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor of external storage shed. Person in charge raised.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance buildup on walls at dish pit area.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 20lb lp tank used to start smoker at front line.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 dishwasher utilize gloves, go from dirty dishware to clean dishware without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip utilized in kitchen near ice machine. Person in charge discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior smokers with debris buildup. White debris buildup on ceiling of ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station wet nesting.
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Staining in kitchen ceiling and walls in back kitchen. Also, wall at triple sink with debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with debris buildup. Shelving at dish pit with grease buildup.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe at prep sink. Person in charge fixed during inspection.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dish pit lower than flood plain.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb at smoker with silver hose attached. Also, missing from hose bibb at back prep sink with green hose attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of smoker with food debris buildup. Also, lime buildup observed on interior of ice machine on ceiling and door.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink at smoker blocked by cart. Person in charge removed. Also, person in charge utilized hand wash sink at server station to store container of lemons. Removed during inspection
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manger working longer than 30 days with no proof of CFM. Person in charge states is scheduled for 7/15.
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. One employee working at establishment for 2 years with no proof of food handler training. Person in charge states is at another store.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen with debris buildup, especially under equipment, in corners. Also, staining observed on walls and ceiling in kitchen. Also, wall at dishmachine with debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers and toaster with grease buildup. Hood filters with grease buildup.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quatanery ammonium testing at 0ppm, person in charge replaced sanitizer and retested at 200ppm.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment makes ranch in house per person in charge. No approved haacp/ variance. No PH meter on site.
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in reach in cooler at front area with and above food to be served to guests. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting washed lemons with bare hands. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection who washed hands and donned gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back prep area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw beef patties no longer commercially processed stored over tater tots. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler shelves on cookline with mold like substance buildup. Also, interior of ice machine with lime buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two hand wash sinks with containers stored in sink. Person in charge removed.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment makes ranch in house per person in charge. No approved haacp/ variance. No PH meter on site.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet, lighter, cigarettes stored on microwave in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in stand up reach in freezer by cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign from server hand wash sink. Person in charge posted during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with buildup. Fan in reach in cooler by cookline with dust buildup.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in prep area across from smoker.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); on cookline. Employee added more water to sanitizer solution and retested at 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and surrounding area in large ice machine soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large rolling rack blocking hand wash sink across from smoker in prep area. Operator removed rolling rack
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle in containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed near water softener at end of front service line. Operator discarded and cleaned up area.
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.