Bongos
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
47
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Bongos stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Bongos' latest score of 47 falls below the Marathon average of 67. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke not identified as raw on the menu
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Dale Johnson less than 60 days hired.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar and flour containers
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Rice spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
58
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. Employee slicing limes with out wearing gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The dry storage trailer is now used as a prep room with prep table and sink, cold storage and handwash sink installed, the srpcreen room between the kitchen and storage prep trailer is used for storage and coffee area , with juicer and dry goods. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Chris Martinez has food handler training, prep employees and bar tenders , kitchen staff. need food handler training **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In prep room . **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean cutting board stored below paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. **Warning**
24-28-4
Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. The screen area between kitchen and prep room is used for storage of coffe supplies, bar tools juicer , clean coffe mugs, coffee maker. **Warning**
08B-40-4
Basic - Sugar, bread crumbs, stored on floor in prep area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand wash sink **Warning**
29-11-4
43
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
24-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor reach-in cooler and dish machine are off and need repairs .
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
61
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water heater is of.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. water heater
27-16-4
Basic - Take out containers improperly stored on floor in storage area
25-05-4
Basic - In walk-in cooler lemons are stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses On top of ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened)
25-11-5
64
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in bathrooms used by employees.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep trailer
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gasket are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in screened room
25-05-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bongos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bongos on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bongos?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bongos.
How does Bongos compare to other restaurants in Marathon?
Bongos most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.
Has Bongos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bongos have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bongos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bongos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bongos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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