River City Bonos
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
70
Score
River City Bonos has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter by precheck station, handwash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. At pit area, employee missing beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, pans and containers stacked before air drying. At wait station, plastic cups stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At prep area, shelf under can opener base has rust that has pitted surface. At wait station, interior of ice machine bin has deep scratches/grooves on walls.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area, ceiling and vents have dust build up. At dish area, wall and floor under triple sinks and dishwasher soiled. At cook line, ceiling tiles have build up of smoke residue. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of unwashed yellow squash stored on top shelf over containers of chicken base.
08B-17-4
70
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed a total of 4 flies, 2 at front counter area, 1 at cook line pass thru area and 1 in prep area
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can opener blade has build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At wait station ice machine, interior alls have black stains.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, black sixth containers stacked before air drying. At wait station drink station, plastic cups stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor at smoker soiled. At gap between fryer and wall, build up of food debris. In prep area, wall, ceiling and vents have dust build up. At dish area, wall under triple sinks and dishwasher soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter area, open case of bbq sauce cups stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front line and cook line, floor fans have build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage shed, case of togo trays stored on floor.
25-05-4
58
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator changed sanitizer jug and primed. Tested Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. One employee present, hired less than 2 weeks, no proof available. Operator reviewed employee agreement form and had employee sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can opener has build up at blade area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At wait station, handwash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead vermin on premises. Observed dead cricket in prep area by storage shelves. Operator leaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, containers stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At dish area, lower shelf of table has rusting.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor under shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage closet near restrooms, case of plastic bottle diet cokes stored on floor. Operator moved to rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At wait station, missing hand wash sign. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage shed, case of paper towels on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, on upper shelf, container identified as salt/pepper blend not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In prep area on can rack, 1 can of turkey gravy and one can of cheese sauce dented at top seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At wait station by handwash sink, observed 1 flying insect. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb at smoker area missing backflow preventer. At mop sink closet, splitter on faucet missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side. **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. Operator not able to locate. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can opener blade has build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At wait station, plastic cups stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area, pork thawing in sink, water only running on a couple packs, all others are thawing at room temp. Operator adjusted stopper to place all pork under running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink closet, mop stored in sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In prep area on can rack, 1 can of turkey gravy and one can of cheese sauce dented at top seam.
08B-20-4
41
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 plan available. Inspector emailed plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical degreaser stored near triple sink. Bottle labeled by operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under drink station near to go area. Operator states will clean today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen near drop zone. Operator states will be cleaned today. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves below prep tables are rusted. Operator states they will repaint. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Sides of outside dumpster are open. Operator asked employee to close. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with water. Mop removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line near pass through window. Cloth removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in establishment: one by pit at front counter and two in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer near rear exit door, opened raw chicken bag stored with portioned ready to eat okra and above ready to eat vegetables. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near steam table inside ice bath, coleslaw 53F. Coleslaw placed into service approximately one hour prior. Coleslaw moved to cooler to cool. In reach in cooler by ice machine in kitchen, shredded cheese 52F. Cheese was taken in/out during lunch and just placed back to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside pit at front counter, chicken 107F, turkey 118F, ribs 122F hot holding. All items voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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/ Ronald Burke certification is expired - 07/31/2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin in server station in kitchen. Ice discarded and bin cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing for reach in freezer near dish area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen/prep area. Operator states floor is going to be repaired in spring. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under drink dispenser near walk up window. Floor under cooking/warming equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below grill on cook line. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Operator removed pans to wash again. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster sides are open. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was River City Bonos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at River City Bonos on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at River City Bonos?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at River City Bonos.
How does River City Bonos compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
River City Bonos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has River City Bonos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at River City Bonos have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at River City Bonos 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 River City Bonos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, River City Bonos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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