Bono's
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Bono's has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Bono's was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “live” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in smoke oven in kitchen.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area between three compartment sink and office. Observed one flying insect in dining area by server station.
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance build up on door track at top of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; one dead roach under three compartment sink. Three dead roaches in closet with single service items in kitchen. One dead roach under shelf in dry storage. Two dead roaches under shelf in server station. Person in charge cleaned and discarded all observed dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around and behind cook station on debris. Floor under shelves in wait station with debris. Floor under three compartment sink soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in walk-in cooler. Observed soiled fan vents walk-in cooler. Observed shelves in kitchen with croutons soiled. Observed hood filters above cook station with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink.
36-27-5
58
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling ent in prep area has build up of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in freezer, veggie burgers identified as personal stored with customer foods. Operator moved veggie burgers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on box below cooling unit in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice machine interior have accumulation of soil residues. Build up of lime on interior of ice machine at chute.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage rack for can goods has build up of residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf above prep table, plastic containers not inverted. Operator moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at bar, banana pudding (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was in reach-in cooler overnight. Ambient temperature 50f.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler at bar, banana pudding (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was in reach-in cooler overnight. Ambient temperature 50f.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, smoked wings on lower shelf tired against case of raw chicken. Operator moved wings to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects, 1 on cook line, 1 in dry storage. 2 at dish area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)m operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator not able to locate quat test strips for sanitizer bucket.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line has no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar container at bar, handle for pitcher touching product. Operator moved pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in prep area stored on shelf with seasonings. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage room, case of Togo boxes and spoons stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bono's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bono's on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bono's?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bono's.
How does Bono's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bono's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bono's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bono's 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bono's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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