Bono's Pit BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Bono's Pit BBQ has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Counter by restroom, employee labeled it cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
16-33-4
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. Whipped cream opened on Friday, employee labeled it **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. A couple have copies, he received the books a couple of days ago and will transfer information
53B-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For spice and powder milk, **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in storage room/water heater room, employee cleaned it up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
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. Open drink at server area, discarded by employee **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By microwave
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. A couple are regular bulbs, prep room and cook line and a couple of shields cracked in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan, beverage area and cashier area, also by smoker **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee wrapping sweet potatoes for baking and they haven't been washed, explained to her, she unwrapped them and washed them **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go cups on floor in storage, manager placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas on shelf above cut cucumber, manager rearranged walk in cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook,line, employee placed it in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in bucket, jug is empty, employee made new solution, 300 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
30
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
19
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cheeses and boiled eggs in reach in cooler by cash register, less than 4 hrs, employee wrote time, cooler at 50f, ice build up **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice 155f, placed in warmers at 9am and it's 11:15am, mgr placed it in microwave, reached 165f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
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 took cardboard trash out and came to put date dots on prepared salads, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee ate fries then changed gloves to make a place for customer, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger-open on shelf above corn nuggets box, upright freezer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In triple sink in between dirty and clean dishes, explained to him and he washed in hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at drink station, employee moved containers, also hand sink in back prep area, employee moved fan **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. For a court of new employees **Repeat Violation**
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. One employee here since July
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water, prep area in back, employee wrote name on, **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chicken rub, employee moved it, back prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ice build up in cooler by cash register, food at 50f **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep area, server area, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating fries while preparing foods, explained up to him and he stopped **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Handling open foods
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle sauces in box, cash register area, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Server/drink area and cook line, also in microwave room **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door cooler by cash register **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in microwave/ prep room and hand sink in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan, drink area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in standing water, 43f, employee placed them in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By heating lamp, prep area, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee handling open foods
13-04-4
14
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 25 violations
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. Employee grabbed dirty dishes then clean dishes from dish machine, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed ear bud from ear then scooped coleslaw, explaining to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in back prep area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f coleslaw sitting on ice, employee iced it down properly **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 128f turkey and chicken, 117f chicken, 123f beans in both upright warmers, employee turned temp, higher **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both faucets by ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 78f cooked chicken by smoker, room temp is 78f, explained to mgr and she placed them in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
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/. Mgr here for 3 years
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in hand sink at drink station, mgr moved them **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Mgr couldn't find them, some more than 60 days **Warning**
53B-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. For employee that I couldn't not see employee training or mgr card
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Left at room temp and nobody is tweaking temps
05-14-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions on shelf above cut squash, walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By cook line, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container at drink station, labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Mgr scooping ice for drinks with cup, she grabbed scooper, also cup in flour in back prep room **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On drink station, employee moved them **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. Cellphone on prep table, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces in box by cash register, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By drink staton, also warmer room
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler by cash register, ranch made in here there
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by microwave and hand sink in back prep room
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at drink station **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
11
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bono's Pit BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bono's Pit BBQ on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bono's Pit BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bono's Pit BBQ.
How does Bono's Pit BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bono's Pit BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bono's Pit BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bono's Pit BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bono's Pit BBQ 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 Pit BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bono's Pit BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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