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BONOS BBQ

12620 BARTRAM PARK BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 904-652-2989

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats115
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2613844
Grade history
SEP 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found One fly in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in establishment. Inspector notes back and side door open during inspection.
High priority/35A-02-8
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal wrapped basting brush utilized in melted margarine at front line.
Intermediate/14-14-4
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in establishment with debris accumulation along walls, especially under dishpit, to left of fryers, in back AC closet. Dust accumulation on vent in back kitchen. Cove molding separated from walls in multiple locations in back kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of upright hot holding box with grease accumulated. Hood filters with debris accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under hand wash sink by dishmachine leaking when in use. Person in charge repaired during inspection.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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Jan 29, 2026Inspection 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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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee did not wash hands after leaving bathroom and returning to Food service activity. Inspector intervened.
High priority/12A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on single service gloves. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer by blower.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found One fly in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked beans hot holding at 125°. Placed about 11 am. Reheated to 165-175° by manger.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing, loose cove molding Dish machine line and rear prep.
Basic/36-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice. Wait-station. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-08-5
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, sanitizer, over wrapped straws. Dining room. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser not working at wait-station. Manager replaced dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling tingle above Dish machine.
Basic/36-34-5
Sep 16, 2024Inspection 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. Not dispensing towels are rear station.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Frontline
Basic/23-24-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by rear kitchen sink.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on pipes behind fan. Walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by Dish Machine. Marked by manager.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water supply turned off by rear Hand wash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by Dish Machine line and rear prep.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty, soiled ceiling tiles. Kitchen and Dish Machine line.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in some areas.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from vent onto covered container of pork in walk in cooler. Container Moved by manager.
Basic/36-68-5/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in kitchen.
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Silverware/utensils not adequately protected. Employee wrapping silverware without gloves. Gloves put on.
Basic/24-17-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Container of Single Service spoons under towel dispenser. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of Worcestershire sauce by rear prep.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.