BONO'S BAR-B-Q

Name: BONO'S BAR-B-Q
Address: 10645 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32256, US
Rating: 76.8

10645 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

License #2612378

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76.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BONO'S BAR-B-Q in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 7 critical, 3 major, 9 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at triple sink area not functioning. Also, paper towel dispenser at smokers in back kitchen not functioning. Person in charge provided paper towels during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed collard greens cooked yesterday cooling overnight at 45-49F. Observed green beans ambient cooling overnight at 45-47F.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on several clean dishware items at dish pit area.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor of shed in parking lot.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with debris buildup on ceiling interior and interior side of door. Also, interior of smoker with debris buildup. Also, can opener blade with debris accumulation. Person in charge pulled to clean.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In white reach in freezer raw chicken tenders in open package stored over uncovered tray of squash dipped with pooled egg. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed collard greens cooked yesterday cooling overnight at 45-49F. Observed green beans ambient cooling overnight at 45-47F.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall cut out to right of prep sink in prep area. Observed blue substance on floor to left of ice machine. Observed staining on walls near smoker.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in walk in cooler at 46-56F. Person in charge states had sped rack out to load smoker. Has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor of external storage shed. Person in charge raised.
[28-13-5] Wastewater on ground of establishment. When in use, wastewater from hand wash sink by triple sink drains onto ground. Appears to be a cap missing at piping. Person in charge added catch bucket until sink can be repaired.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink blocked by cart and chemicals. Person in charge made accessible.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance buildup on walls at dish pit area.
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 20lb lp tank used to start smoker at front line.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Several certificates missing date of birth.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in kitchen during inspection. Observed fan at back door not on, door open during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk sugar container with debris buildup. Also, fan in silver two door stand up cooler with debris buildup. Grease buildup on exterior of toaster at front line. Hood filters with grease buildup.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on shelf above in use prep sink. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on line with debris buildup. Interior of smoker with debris buildup. Interior of ice machine with lime buildup. Interior of two door silver reach in cooler with mold like substance on shelving.

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