Bonefish Grill
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Bonefish Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average University Park restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling vent over the back door soiled.
36-34-5
95
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired on 5/18/2020. Rich Knowles. **Warning**
53A-03-7
90
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at wait station hand washing sink. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in back kitchen storing oil on a rusted out shelf. Operator covered it with foil. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at the hand washing sink next to the dish washing machine and in the service area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Ahi thawing on the line in the ROP. Operator removed from packaging as required on the packaging to finish thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled, hanging ceiling vents over dish washing area.
36-34-5
78
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed a prep table bottom shelf, heavily rusted in the back kitchen.
36-51-4
95
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: Operator has submitted a HACCP plan for reduced oxygen packaging. Establishment is not currently operating with a reduced oxygen packaging process and is waiting for approval before beginning process. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - 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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
82
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-04-5
High Priority - 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer was 0ppm. Chef stated they ran out and was expecting sanitizer today. Chef set up triple sink to wash and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different 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. Observed chef using vacuum sealed product without HACCP. Emailed chef HACCP information and templates.
03G-50-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Vinegar, Maple Syrup and Hot Sauce stored on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
64
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seared tuna over ready-to-eat lettuce and lemons in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed scampi butter in walk-in cooler with a preparation date mark of 07/26/2022. Operator removed product to discard.
01B-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator stated a cleaning is scheduled for a cleaning next week. Operator had employees start to clean and sanitize ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover missing under two compartment sink in kitchen prep area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Operator stated a repair has been scheduled for mid September to fix floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonefish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonefish Grill on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonefish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bonefish Grill.
How does Bonefish Grill compare to other restaurants in University Park?
Bonefish Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the University Park average of 86.
Has Bonefish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonefish Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bonefish Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bonefish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonefish Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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