BONOS PIT BAR-B-Q

Name: BONOS PIT BAR-B-Q
Address: 10065 SKINNER LAKE DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 84.7

10065 SKINNER LAKE DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2612637

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84.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BONOS PIT BAR-B-Q in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 14, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 37 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 35 of them so far.

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Latest clean pass

August 1, 2025

The latest inspection on January 14, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler door above reach in freezer door, in disrepair. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler in disrepair.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler bottom drawer below stove soiled
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter near soda machine at front service line unable to properly air dry
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener in prep area and ice chute at large ice machine soiled.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cabinet past restrooms. Operator labeled spray bottle of multi cleaner.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of white substance removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled containers of flour and crackmeal
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in womens restroom missing lid.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored on non absorbent surface. Receptacle on side of dumpster in grassy/ dirt area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles used to dispense flour, rice, crack meal. Operator removed bowls from all products.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. house made Brunswick stew (98F-109F - Hot Holding) in food warmer at end of cooling. Employee reheated to more than 165F
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on front service line blocked by large bin of sugar and multiple trash cans. Operator removed items to clear path to hand wash sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Samantha unable to locate her CFM certificate. The other location she was at is supposed to to send a picture.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in rice on cook line opened more than 24:hours not date marked.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior sliding doors on large ice machine soiled.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at front service line and one bottle in warewashing area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed,five flying insects at front counter area near drive thru window and BBQ pit area. Operator plugged in a bug zapper nearby.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area and clean cups at counter next to tea machine at front counter area unable to properly air dry
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Can of apples used as door stop near walk-in-cooler. Operator removed can from floor to properly store.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple bowls and squeeze bottles on clean storage shelf in warewashing area not inverted/ protected.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle not on non absorbent surface. Receptacle sits on dirt/ grass
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of beef gravy dented and crimped and slightly swollen at both rims of can. Stop Sale.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in large ice machine soiled. Also, spigot on ice tea machine near drive thru area soiled.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of multiple cleaners stored next to single service to go trays. Operator removed chemicals to properly store.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. house made Brunswick stew (98F-109F - Hot Holding) in food warmer at end of cooling. Employee reheated to more than 165F
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in rice on cook line opened more than 24:hours not date marked.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in large ice machine soiled. Also, spigot on ice tea machine near drive thru area soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on front service line blocked by large bin of sugar and multiple trash cans. Operator removed items to clear path to hand wash sink.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of multiple cleaners stored next to single service to go trays. Operator removed chemicals to properly store.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area and clean cups at counter next to tea machine at front counter area unable to properly air dry
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior sliding doors on large ice machine soiled.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle not on non absorbent surface. Receptacle sits on dirt/ grass
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Can of apples used as door stop near walk-in-cooler. Operator removed can from floor to properly store.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of beef gravy dented and crimped and slightly swollen at both rims of can. Stop Sale.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed,five flying insects at front counter area near drive thru window and BBQ pit area. Operator plugged in a bug zapper nearby.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Samantha unable to locate her CFM certificate. The other location she was at is supposed to to send a picture.

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