BONO'S PIT BBQ
4907 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32207 · (904)398-4248
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by hose next to tea machine, server area, killed by employee
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority0 Intermediate10 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 remove ear bud from ear while prepping dressings and then put back in ear and continued to prep dressings without washing hands in between and put on gloves. Discussed with operator.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect on floor in beverage station.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in the following areas: 2 on shelf below front counter 1 on floor between beverage station and food warmer table. Employee stepped on live roaches observed between beverage station and food warmer table.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 3 roach sacks in the following areas: 2 on floor under electrical panel 1 under hand wash sink in room with smoker.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ready house made salads (cut lettuce) hard boiled eggs, sliced cheddar cheese (47F-51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front service line. Foods were in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ready house made salads (cut lettuce) hard boiled eggs, sliced cheddar cheese (47F-51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front service line. Foods were in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of large ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two ice buckets at large ice machine not protected/ inverted. Operator inverted both ice buckets.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler at front line used for salads ambient temperature 50F. Observed ice build up on fan in back of cooler. Also, walk-in-cooler with meat ambient 58F. Operator stated it was in defrost. Operator called to have serviced. Retemped 15 min later at 55F.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 27 dead roaches in the following areas: 7 under food warming boxes near AC closet 2 on floor under hand wash sink in smoker room 3 on floor under rolling bread racks 1 on shelf below front counter 1 on lid of box of to go bags at front line area 6 on floor in front service line area 2 on floor next to deep freezer near prep area 1 in tray of warm towel box 1 on top of dishwashing machine 3 on floor under dishwashing machine
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at front service line while employee prepping dressings.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in freezer in prep area, and gasket on reach-in cooler salad cooler at front line torn.
Floor, walls, and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors, walls, and ceilings throughout establishment soiled / an accumulation of debris and grease.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes with sweet potatoes on floor in walk-in-cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled with debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelving in walk-in-coolers with rust that has pitted surface.
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by hose next to tea machine, server area, killed by employee
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. For one new cashier, has blank form
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Food build up
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On dry mix, on shelf, back prep area, manager removed it
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By steam table, wall on server area
Dead roaches on premises. One dead on box freezer, manager cleaned it up
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on shelf above clean linens, back shelf station, employee moved them
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook coo,ins without a beard guard
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked on sugar container by ice bin
Hole in or other damage to wall. By microwave in box freezer room
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior crack in box freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in meal walk in cooler dusty, fan dusty in bbq room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler closer to cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table in back prep area has food build up,
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One at drink area
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On red side hose, employee placed one
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Scooping ice, explained to her
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spices
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. Open drink under steak table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above clean towels by ice bin, employee moved it
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in drink cooler area, a couple,e of fryer baskets are torn
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Small crack in salad reach in cooler at front counter
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By upright freezer, manager placed and led light
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by drink area and smoker area, shelves in walk in cooler
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Working with open foods, explained to her and she got the other glove on
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in warmer room, employee placed some
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in warmer room, employee placed some
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. Open drink at cook line, employee discard it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt on top of soda syrup boxes, employee moved it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warmer room, replaced by manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Toaster, exterior, also fan in bbq smoker area
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed sweet potatoes placed on same box that came in, employee placed them in different container
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with plastic silverware, ice bin area, employee placed them on shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ribs in staining water, employee turned water on
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas on shelf above cut purple cabbage in walk in cooler, employee rearranged
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked scoop for ice, manager removed it
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Peeling wood shelf above prep sink where food is at
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Whipped cream opened on Friday, employee labeled it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. A couple have copies, he received the books a couple of days ago and will transfer information
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Counter by restroom, employee labeled it cleaner
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For spice and powder milk,
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in storage room/water heater room, employee cleaned it up
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. Open drink at server area, discarded by employee
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches
Hole in or other damage to wall. By microwave
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. A couple are regular bulbs, prep room and cook line and a couple of shields cracked in back prep area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan, beverage area and cashier area, also by smoker
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee wrapping sweet potatoes for baking and they haven't been washed, explained to her, she unwrapped them and washed them
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go cups on floor in storage, manager placed them on shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas on shelf above cut cucumber, manager rearranged walk in cooler,
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook,line, employee placed it in sanitizer
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in bucket, jug is empty, employee made new solution, 300 ppm quat
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Something fell on floor, he picked it up and trashed it then he put on gloves and schooled food, explained to him and he washed hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in back prep area
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One asst manager for a month already
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Employee portioning banana pudding in dining table, explained to her and she moved to prep area in kitchen
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. For new dishwasher
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in bbq smoker room, manager placed some
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 here for more than 2 months
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping coleslaw
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in water heater room, employee cleaned it
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above microwave and one without lid in my, employee discarded them
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above food trays in back prep area, employee moved it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods, he put a hat on
Equipment in poor repair. Warmer door cracked, upright warmer in prep room
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By stove
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door unit by case register, banana pudding there,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in server area, removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whipped cream, 32f on table
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in bucket, employee made chlorine solution, 100 ppm
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 25 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate15 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. Employee took cardboard trash out and came to put date dots on prepared salads, explained to her and she washed hands
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee ate fries then changed gloves to make a place for customer, explained to him and he washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger-open on shelf above corn nuggets box, upright freezer, employee rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cheeses and boiled eggs in reach in cooler by cash register, less than 4 hrs, employee wrote time, cooler at 50f, ice build up
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice 155f, placed in warmers at 9am and it's 11:15am, mgr placed it in microwave, reached 165f
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In triple sink in between dirty and clean dishes, explained to him and he washed in hand sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at drink station, employee moved containers, also hand sink in back prep area, employee moved fan
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. For a court of new employees
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 here since July
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water, prep area in back, employee wrote name on,
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chicken rub, employee moved it, back prep area
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ice build up in cooler by cash register, food at 50f
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep area, server area, employee moved them
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating fries while preparing foods, explained up to him and he stopped
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee handling open foods
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Handling open foods
Food stored on floor. Bottle sauces in box, cash register area, employee placed them on shelf
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Server/drink area and cook line, also in microwave room
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door cooler by cash register
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in microwave/ prep room and hand sink in back prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan, drink area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in standing water, 43f, employee placed them in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By heating lamp, prep area, employee moved it
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By ice machine, he removed it
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