Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cabinet past restrooms. Operator labeled spray bottle of multi cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener in prep area and ice chute at large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles used to dispense flour, rice, crack meal. Operator removed bowls from all products. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in women's restroom missing lid.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter near soda machine at front service line unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler door above reach in freezer door, in disrepair. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored on non absorbent surface. Receptacle on side of dumpster in grassy/ dirt area. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler bottom drawer below stove soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of white substance removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled containers of flour and crackmeal **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed,five flying insects at front counter area near drive thru window and BBQ pit area. Operator plugged in a bug zapper nearby. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. house made Brunswick stew (98F-109F - Hot Holding) in food warmer at end of cooling. Employee reheated to more than 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of multiple cleaners stored next to single service to go trays. Operator removed chemicals to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of beef gravy dented and crimped and slightly swollen at both rims of can. Stop Sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in rice on cook line opened more than 24:hours not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in large ice machine soiled. Also, spigot on ice tea machine near drive thru area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on front service line blocked by large bin of sugar and multiple trash cans. Operator removed items to clear path to hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Samantha unable to locate her CFM certificate. The other location she was at is supposed to to send a picture.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at front service line and one bottle in warewashing area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple bowls and squeeze bottles on clean storage shelf in warewashing area not inverted/ protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area and clean cups at counter next to tea machine at front counter area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Can of apples used as door stop near walk-in-cooler. Operator removed can from floor to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle not on non absorbent surface. Receptacle sits on dirt/ grass **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior sliding doors on large ice machine soiled.
23-03-4
26
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty today states her manager certification is expired. Manager states she is taking exam soon. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Manager certification still not present. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came from outside patio opening door handle, and immediately began scooping ice/making drinks without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Employee in kitchen near cook line dropped pan on floor, picked up pan from floor, and immediately handled another clean plan and single use liner without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Three (3) live flies observed in establishment: two (2) live flies observed in kitchen and one (1) in dining area. . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top near drive through area, pan of ranch dressing 57F. Dressing placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Dressing placed into warmer cooler to cool. On cook line in kitchen, container of shredded cheese 51F. Cheese not submerged in ice, and placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Cheese moved to cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cook line, pan of pulled pork 99F. Pork placed into warmer approximately 60 minutes prior. Pork removed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three (3) cans of butane fuel stored on top shelf in dry storage with single use cups. Fuel moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker missing on END of splitter for outside mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of baked beans 55F cooling overnight. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of baked beans 55F cooling overnight. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled items in dish area and then immediately handled clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server wiped nose with bare hands and then continued to prepare drinks in wait station in kitchen. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty today states her manager certification is expired. Manager states she is taking exam soon. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Hand washing sink across from server station in kitchen blocked by trash can. Both cans moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 current certified food manager on duty with nine (9) employees working.
53A-05-6
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. No proof of any current training for any food handler could be provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee in drive through drinking from opened soda can. Can discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two (2) cooks on cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drain under ice machine in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor near walk in cooler. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on dirt.
33-23-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and brownies at front counter for self service do not have any labeling. Employee removed items from front counter to distribute as ordered. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Sides of blue dumpster behind establishment are open.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup in walk in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Food cooking in pit behind establishment with back door opened. Employee closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
9
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Observed vacuum breaker installed incorrectly. Discussed with operator.
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennifer CFM certification expired in 11/24. Operator stated she is scheduled later this month for exam. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at front service line area and near hand wash sink at bar area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation in top oven on cook line.
22-08-4
55
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked baked beans (48-50F - Cold Holding); in large container in walk-in-cooler and cooked chicken (50-54F - Cold Holding) in prep area on speed rack. Operator stated they had a food delivery this morning and employee rolled out container of beans and speed rack of cooked chicken into prep area until delivered items were put away. Operator stated she will discuss with employee and stated she will keep both items in walk-in-cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener at prep area has accumulation of dried food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near hand wash sink at front counter area. Employee labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in between cookline and front counter area used to store a large pan. Also, same sink an employee used to rinse out towel. Also, hand wash sink at front counter area used to dump a beverage. Ice still in hand wash sink. Operator melted ice in hand wash sink and removed pan from hand wash sink in between cookline and front counter area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area and stacked cups near soda dispensing machine on front service line unable to properly air dry.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of Utensil/ pitcher used to dispense baked beans in walk-in-cooler not stored above beans in container. Operator removed pitcher from baked beans. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
58
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect across from dish machine.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener located across from Ware washing area. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at entrance of cook line across from free standing cold holding cabinet blocked with a sanitizer bucket stored in sink. Employee removed bucket and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near back door of kitchen. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen soiled and dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation. Employee placed lid and straw on beverage container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor across from dish machine. Employee placed another bucket under sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of main ice machine soiled inside dispensing chute.
22-20-5
52
Dec 16, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of degreaser and lime removal next to soda boxes stored on soda rack. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink located near back door of kitchen. Manager placed towels in unit. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed two employees to not have original certificates available, had a copy only. **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pan lids stored in soiled container on clean dry dish rack. Manager had employee remove and wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee stored on top of ware washing area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door located near bathrooms to have light shining at bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed box of raw meats stored on top of trash can. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line across from stove to be soiled.
22-08-4
55
Jul 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q.
How does Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q 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 Pit Bar-B-Q inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonos Pit Bar-B-Q is inspected around three times per year on average.
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