Bonos BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Bonos BBQ, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Bonos BBQ's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee did not wash hands after leaving bathroom and returning to Food service activity. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on single service gloves. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer by blower.
14-69-4
70
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked beans hot holding at 125°. Placed about 11 am. Reheated to 165-175° by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing , loose cove molding Dish machine line and rear prep.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice. Wait-station. Moved by manager.
10-08-5
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Not dispensing towels are rear station.
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Frontline
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by rear kitchen sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on pipes behind fan. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water supply turned off by rear Hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by Dish Machine. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by Dish Machine line and rear prep. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
78
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty , soiled ceiling tiles. Kitchen and Dish Machine line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in some areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from vent onto covered container of pork in walk in cooler. Container Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
36-68-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils not adequately protected. Employee wrapping silverware without gloves. Gloves put on.
24-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Container of Single Service spoons under towel dispenser. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of Worcestershire sauce by rear prep.
02D-01-5
64
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonos BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonos BBQ on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonos BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bonos BBQ.
How does Bonos BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bonos BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bonos BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonos BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bonos BBQ 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonos BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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