Bono Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
67
Score
Bono Pizza & Pasta has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Bono Pizza & Pasta on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed baby spinach, inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at ring counter hand wash sink. Per operator, batteries need to be replaced. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Observed bagged portions of cooked chicken wings stored in cardboard box that stored raw chicken, inside three door cooler; container not sanitized. Operator properly stored.
08B-25-4
67
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went from handling order entry system, customer payment, telephone then handled clean utensils, picked up plated food and beverages and served to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened package of raw comminuted chicken stored over plastic wrapped/portioned raw comminuted beef stored over raw shrimp. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom, raw comminuted beef above raw chicken and raw shrimp above raw comminuted beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Advised Operator to renew training.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At triple door stainless reach in cooler; house made pizza sauce (55F - Ambient Cooling 2:05/53F 2:45). Operator stated cooling for 3 hours, in full, deep container with tight fitting lid, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, uncovered, split into smaller containers to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener blade soiled. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
55
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw hamburger stored over cooked beef. Operator moved cooked beef to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened case of raw comminuted beef stored over mozzarella cheese-sticks. Operator moved cheese-sticks to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 1 #10 size can tomato sauce dented. See Stop Sale.
01B-01-4
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. Provided reporting agreement to Operator. Operator informed employees, signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front line ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned/sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
50
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At sliding glass door reach in cooler; raw veal stored over unwashed lemons. Operator moved raw veal below lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw hamburger stored over raw calamari. Operator moved raw hamburger below calamari. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front line; hand wash sink used to store glass cleaner. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At single door upright dough reach in; unwashed onions stored over dough. Operator moved onions to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door upright stainless reach in freezer; plastic wrapped, portioned raw hamburgers stored over cooked lasagna. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sliding glass door; cooked lasagna (50°F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (49°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sliding glass door; cooked lasagna (50°F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (49°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza by the slice; no time mark. Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, added appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At sliding glass door reach in cooler; raw hamburger stored in same container as cooked lasagna. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.
50-17-3
41
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on both hose Bibbs at mop sink outside.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cauliflower in reach in freezer. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken breast in a pan 87 f as per manager cooling 1 hour 30 minutes. second temperature after 20 minutes 80 f , spaghetti 78 f as per manager cooling tightly covered with cellophane film for 1 hour 30 minutes second temperature 77 after 20 minutes. At this rate of cooling it will not reach 135-70 f within 2 hours .only 10 minutes remaining in 2 hours. Manager removed the wrap and put both inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Can of soda in front counter hand sink. Manager removed the can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using time for pizza by the slice. Time marked no plans available. Emailed the form
03F-10-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meatballs thawing at room temperature on prep table . Still frozen solid. Explained and manager put bag in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.south side restroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bono Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bono Pizza & Pasta on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bono Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bono Pizza & Pasta.
How does Bono Pizza & Pasta compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Bono Pizza & Pasta most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Bono Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bono Pizza & Pasta have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bono Pizza & Pasta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bono Pizza & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bono Pizza & Pasta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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