Bono's Pit Barbq
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bono's Pit Barbq, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Jacksonville Beach restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
74
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb near hot water tank without back flow device installed.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat mayo. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor of walk in cooler unsealed.
36-02-5
64
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on service line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed soda cups at drink station wet nesting stacked on top of each other. Manager had employee remove and properly dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
86
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin inner door soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach in walk-in cooler. Manager removed from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink cups at soda station wet nesting. Employee removed and placed in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ice machine. Inspector provided copy of hand washing sign to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. baked potatoes (119-120F) stored in small steam table on cook line. Manager stated potatoes were cooked approximately 4 hours ago and placed in steam table to hold hot. Manager began reheating the potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certificate provided. Manager certificate expired 03/15/2023 **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and wall soiled on cook line near stove.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a large ring that is not a plain solid band while preparing food on cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor inside the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container of sugar not labeled near soda machine. Manager labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects in kitchen near warewashing area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2022. Operator renewed business license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet cups stacked together next to soda machine in beverage station on cook line.
24-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor inside of the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bono's Pit Barbq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bono's Pit Barbq on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bono's Pit Barbq?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bono's Pit Barbq.
How does Bono's Pit Barbq compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Bono's Pit Barbq most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Bono's Pit Barbq's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bono's Pit Barbq have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bono's Pit Barbq 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 Bono's Pit Barbq inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bono's Pit Barbq is inspected around three times per year on average.
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