Bono's
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Bono's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Brunswick soup on container not date marked from Saturday
02C-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Brunswick stew container with old sticker pre manager, sticker removed.
16-46-4
86
Feb 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately19 rodent droppings under tea area near handsink 2 rodent droppings up front near pick up window Approximately 15 around sides of ice machine 3 rodent droppings under boxed sodas holder **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed cloth in handsink upfront. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink on plating area, drink removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing watch, watch removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink near ice machine, manager states it needs batteries **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks, salad station, plating station and in dish area. All discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook in kitchen wearing a watch, watch removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep station lady, hair restraints provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
78
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in zip lock bag Over okra in reach in freezer .moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near ice machine
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At handsink near ice machine dispenser doesn't work correctly
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink on top of salad cooler. Moved **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. Cell phone stored on top of salad cooler, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Lady manager wearing a watch while packing chicken in plates
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy Cook in kitchen, lady in prep.
13-03-4
58
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 46 in melted ice, placed more ice in pan. Made this morning less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep areas, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal box of breakfast sausage in walk in cooler. Moved to employee cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 54f in reach in salad cooler upfront. Manager states door was left open and cooling back down. Items moved to working burger cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Baked bean in walk in cooler, manager states made Saturday.
02C-01-5
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. New hire, manager had him sign at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back handsink near prep area, soap provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinking personal open drink at warmer area grill upfront, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
58
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at outside faucet.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired food manager certification on Nicholas HETH. 8/7/23.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager onsite with 4 food personal present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing towels at Hand wash sink wait station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of stew in walk in cooler. Covered by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken , Mac n cheese , corn thawing in standing water and or food temperature. Person In Charge turned on faucet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple missing ceiling tiles in kitchen and frontline by pit. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cigarettes on counter at frontline. Moved by manager. Employee drink container above restaurant foods in frontline cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag of salt for water softener under plumbing at Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
45
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 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. Chicken breasts soaking in margarine mix on side of grill on cook line 119F. Discussed with employee who immediately reheated to 165F without being prompted. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan for cleanup of bodily functions. Emailed written plan for operator to print and file.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front bar area used as dump sink with large amount of ice present in basin. Discussed
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in flip top freezer has broken lid where liner for door has separated from lid leaving insulation exposed.
14-36-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sealed Mac n cheese packets being thawed in preparation sink with hot water. Employee moved items to walk In cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect between ware washing area and preparation area. Manager dispatched **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager on duty not certified within 30 days of being manager TC.
53A-04-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored next to sanitizer bucket in satellite server area near restrooms. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bono's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bono's on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bono's?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bono's.
How does Bono's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bono's most recently scored 86 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 three 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 four times per year on average.
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