Bono Bar B Que
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Bono Bar B Que nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Bono Bar B Que's latest score of 50 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in back of establishment near pit.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on streamline, employee properly stored wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on freezer floor
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean clear cups stored on counter are drink station.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Red Bull beverage container on prep table near scale. Employee discarded beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing salad without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweaters and back packs stored on cart with can goods.
40-06-5
55
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spic and span stored on counter near condiments and brown to go bags. Employee properly stored spic and span chemical bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf above prep table, employee discarded beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food bin is stored on shelf above Cole slaw container in the walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean Clear cups stored on counter near drink machine
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket salad cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground in dumpster area, Employee cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on clear door server cooler and salad cooler Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. One container of pills stored shelf with condiments, employee properly stored pills **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor near smoker, employee killed and discarded roach **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on Can opener blade, employee cleaned blade **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plunger stored in hand wash sink near smoker, employee moved plunger **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gasket on upright double sided cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Upright Hot holding unit at end of cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on bottom reach in cooler drawer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear cup used to scoop meat seasoning, employee replace cup with green handle scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
50
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet by smoker **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. 98f beans, first reheat, not taken temps, placed them on stove at 9:00 and it's 11:06, cook placed them in microwave to reheat to 135f **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. 95-112f and 122-145f Mac and cheese second reheat (from last night), two temps taken, placed them on stove at 9am and it is 11:10, mgr placed them in microwave to rapidly reheat to 168f
03E-02-5
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. Emailed it
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. A couple of new employees, has blank form, no corporate form
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. When reheating
05-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front counter prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lids for prep unit, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By steam table, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with meats, he got one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwich, he got one **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler by toaster **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in upright cooler by toaster
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with lids to go in storage area, mgr placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked corn in walk inc over, mgr covered them **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By ice bin, employee placed it in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
26
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bono Bar B Que last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bono Bar B Que on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bono Bar B Que?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bono Bar B Que.
How does Bono Bar B Que compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bono Bar B Que most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bono Bar B Que's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bono Bar B Que have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bono Bar B Que 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 Bono Bar B Que inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bono Bar B Que is inspected around three times per year on average.
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