Bono's BBQ

3303 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613059

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 82 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 3, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Aug 3 follow-up · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection
3 high priority (fixed by the Aug 3 follow-up), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic (2 repeats)
-18
Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul292026

Routine inspection

7 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed in reach in cooler near drive Cut lettuce (52°F - Cold Holding); House made banana pudding (54°F - Cold Holding); House made Ranch dressing (54°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated TCS foods were in cooler from previous day. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51°F.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed in reach in cooler near drive Cut lettuce (52°F - Cold Holding); House made banana pudding (54°F - Cold Holding); House made Ranch dressing (54°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated TCS foods were in cooler from previous day. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51°F.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed total of 4 flying insects. 1 flying insect in dining area. 3 flying insects in prep area.
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
  Repeat violation
Basic3
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair .
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed plastic cups wet nesting next to soda station. Manager removed and stored properly to dry.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.