Bono's BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Bono's BBQ, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Bono's BBQ's latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife rack on wall with cleans stored knives is soiled inside holder
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Behind upright 2 door reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink stored in glass reach in cooler. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line equipment
36-73-4
74
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep table over food prep. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard guard preparing food with no beard guard
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Under double door upright reach in freezer in kitchen area
36-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle touching ice in wait station ice bin. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
78
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade ranch in walk in cooler not date marked. Manager stated prep on Saturday date marked it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside front line drink station ice bin. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave with encrusted food debris under prep table on cook line
22-08-4
82
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
82
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table next food by smoker. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
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 keys stored on prep table next food by smoker. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelet in kitchen while preparing food. Employees removed bracelet **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint on cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris stuck on stored clean knife in knife rack holder next to right side of smoker in kitchen area. Manager removed knife and place at ware washing area **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In parking lot area. Manager closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go cups and plates stored on floor in front of dining room back door exit
25-05-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bono's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bono's BBQ on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bono's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bono's BBQ.
How does Bono's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bono's BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bono's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bono's BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bono's BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bono's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bono's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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