Bono's at Neptune
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
52
Score
Bono's at Neptune has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Bono's at Neptune's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in dry storage bottle of drain cleaner over single service cups. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of ice machine with surface rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in and walk in freezer shelves rusty. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floors soiled under shelving.
36-73-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard to line food shelf in walk in cooler. Manager will discard cardboard from shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
61
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed walk in fan dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink at hand sink in back room. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in back room soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed towel in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over raw chicken at prep sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked greens made few days ago not date marked. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : wait station. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: wait station. Minor soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food container above restaurant foods in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
64
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked meat (88F) stored at room temperature in front pit for unknown amount of time as per manager. Manager discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 5 broken raw shell eggs on carton in walk in cooler. Manager discarded broken eggs.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked meat (88F) stored at room temperature in front pit for unknown amount of time as per manager. Manager discarded. See stop sale. bake beans with meat (98-110F) in stand alone oven. Manager stated beans were holding hot and it has been approximately an hour since they were reheated. Manager began to reheat beans.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stew (65F); cooked collard greens (64-66F) stored at room temperature on cook line. Manager stated food was taking out of the walk in cooler an hour. Manager decided to began reheating the food to correct it. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing employee date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cook line stand alone oven soiled
22-08-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bono's at Neptune last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bono's at Neptune on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bono's at Neptune?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bono's at Neptune.
How does Bono's at Neptune compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Bono's at Neptune most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Bono's at Neptune's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bono's at Neptune have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bono's at Neptune 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's at Neptune inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bono's at Neptune is inspected around three times per year on average.
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