Bonos BBQ at San Jose
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
Bonos BBQ at San Jose appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : by walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. dusty ceiling vents. By ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding. Around kitchen and Dish machine line. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on top of reach in freezer. Kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Hot hold line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
70
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 115°. Sausage 120°. At frontline smoke. Items reheated to 70-180. °. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dry rack or equivalent. Dusty dry rack. Dish machine line.
16-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles/vents. Near walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in kitchen. Throughout. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Faded spray bottle. Sauce.
02D-01-5
67
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 57°. Boiled egg 59° in chill box at frontline. Person In Charge added more ice. ( items placed at about 1 pm ). **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding around kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag by products at wait-station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment at prep. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gaskets. Kitchen.
14-36-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
67
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Rear kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen.
22-20-5
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. Food prep employee cutting onions for salads with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to food container equipment. At wait station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of Worcestershire sauce by rear prep. Marked by manager. Unlabeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered trays of frozen nuggets. Reach in freezer. Ove red by manager.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in spice , flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing cove molding around kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups at wait station close to Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen.
41-17-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : by walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing and Brocken Cove molding throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal speaker by clean plates. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Minor tear on cooler gaskets.
14-36-5
64
Aug 11, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container in front of Hand Wash Sink. Drive through line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple broken cove molding in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by wrapped single service cup. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn reach in cooler gaskets. Kitchen.
14-36-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonos BBQ at San Jose last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonos BBQ at San Jose on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonos BBQ at San Jose?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bonos BBQ at San Jose.
How does Bonos BBQ at San Jose compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bonos BBQ at San Jose most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bonos BBQ at San Jose's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bonos BBQ at San Jose have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bonos BBQ at San Jose 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 Bonos BBQ at San Jose inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonos BBQ at San Jose is inspected around three times per year on average.
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