Bonos of Fleming Island
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Bonos of Fleming Island has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Bonos of Fleming Island was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Bonos of Fleming Island's latest score of 41 falls below the Fleming Island average of 76. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed in dishroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee backpack in dishroom handwash sink. Employee moved bag to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager only able to locate six of employee proof of food handler training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of certified food manager for establishment. Manager states he is scheduled for exam in approximately two weeks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at the triple sink. Manager identified as degreaser and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two servers with watch and/or bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk-in cooler have dust/debris.
36-50-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in fly light by the smoker. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
50
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect in dish room near triple sink. One live flying insect observed in prep area across from dish room. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate chlorine test strips for the dish machine or quaternary ammonium test strips for wiping cloths. Inspector's test strips used for verification of both.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at prep area. Operator states he is waiting on a delivery. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate proof of any employee training documentation. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid to right of handwash sink in dish room. Operator could not identify contents and discarded contents. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insects in fly light at drive thru and by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents at front counter, kitchen, dish room and both restrooms are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on left side lid of reach in freezer at prep area. Duct tape used on clean lexan pan on shelf above triple sink.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing from back wall in kitchen to right of fryers to right corner of kitchen.
36-08-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease observed on the ground around grease container in dumpster enclosure.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in bin at soda machine in kitchen area. Employee moved scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve inoperable at handwash sink in dish room.
29-08-4
37
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect observed at prep table across from dishroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in cabinet under sink in men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator was unaware of what kind of sanitizer was being used in sanitizer buckets and the dishmachine. Establishment uses both quaternary ammonium for the bucket and chlorine for the dishmachine. Operator unaware of which testing strips are used for each chemical. Inspector and operator tested several bucket and the dishmachine together and inspector instructed operator on acceptable chemical levels using chart on strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
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. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, no proof of training available for ten employees hired over 60 days.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple fly lights with accumulation of dead insects. Operator removed all dead insects and cleaned traps during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall and bottom shelf above toaster at front counter has hanging particles of dust/debris. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing areas are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler and in stand up reach in cooler by kitchen warming cabinet are soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall to right of ice machine. Hole in wall left stall of women's restroom to left of toilet.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above char grill have grease build up. Cabinet under soda machine in service area is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
14-17-4
45
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator made call for repair during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect in dishroom and one live flying insect at back prep. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (44F/44F - Cold Holding); collard greens (44F/44F/44F/44F- Cold Holding); wings (44F - Cold Holding); banana pudding (44F - Cold Holding); ribs (46F/47F - Cold Holding); brisket (46F/47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per employee, all items in walk in cooler overnight. Operator called repair company during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed beans (44F/44F - Cold Holding); collard greens (44F/44F/44F/44F- Cold Holding); wings (44F - Cold Holding); banana pudding (44F - Cold Holding); ribs (46F/47F - Cold Holding); brisket (46F/47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per employee, all items in walk in cooler overnight. Operator called repair company during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of soap in storage closet by side emergency exit stored directly against sugar packets.
41-10-4
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. No proof available.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with black liquid on rack by bag in box sodas.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at prep table is soiled. Walk in cooler shelving has surface rust. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in dish room.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on warm holding unit in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of insects in light trap near back exit.
35A-06-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall between storage closet and three compartment sink is in disrepair, wall covering bulging. Cracked tile in middle of dish room floor. Hole in women's restroom small stall to left of toilet. Hole in wall to right of ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster at front line with accumulation of debris. Interior of meat holding unit in kitchen soiled. Interior of microwave at server station soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in walk in cooler is cracked.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler by toaster is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single-service silverware on floor near to go window. Employee moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
22
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Large tub of beans in walk in cooler at 51F. Person in charge states is overnight temperature.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large tub of beans in walk in cooler at 51F. Person in charge states is overnight temperature.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee responsibility of reporting procedures for two employees working 1 month. Provided form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavy food debris buildup on back smoker racks.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at dishmachine blocked by dish cart, cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired 2021.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on hot holding unit in kitchen. Also, torn gasket in silver double door reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in cooler on speed racks uncovered.
08B-12-5
39
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects, one in dishroom and one at backdoor by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tomatoes and lettuce in grocery bags in reach in cooler. Employee removed grocery bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open case of raw burgers stored on top of onion rings in reach in freezer beside reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelving in walk in cooler has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Establishment does not have food employees reporting agreements. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on rack by 3 compartment sink not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 10 dead flying insects in right corner of walk up customer window. Operator cleaned and discarded all dead flies. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout kitchen and ware washing areas soiled and rusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at reach in freezer beside kitchen warming unit and extends to the right behind stand up reach in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near floor to the right of the ice machine. Also, hole in women's restroom beside toilet. Operator stated plumbing work is scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on shelf at kitchen prep table is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple handwash sinks missing handwash sign. Operator began to put up missing signs. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above stove in kitchen have accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In women's restroom, at right stall, pooling water to left of toilet. Operator stated plumbing work is needed and getting estimates to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen near warming unit, observed unwashed tomatoes and unwashed lettuce stored above cut lettuce. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonos of Fleming Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonos of Fleming Island on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonos of Fleming Island?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bonos of Fleming Island.
How does Bonos of Fleming Island compare to other restaurants in Fleming Island?
Bonos of Fleming Island most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Fleming Island average of 76.
Has Bonos of Fleming Island's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bonos of Fleming Island have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bonos of Fleming Island means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bonos of Fleming Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonos of Fleming Island is inspected around four times per year on average.
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