BONOS PIT BAR-B-Q
10065 SKINNER LAKE DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of baked beans 55F cooling overnight. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of baked beans 55F cooling overnight. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
12A-13-4High 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. Dishwasher handled soiled items in dish area and then immediately handled clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server wiped nose with bare hands and then continued to prepare drinks in wait station in kitchen. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4High 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 came from outside patio opening door handle, and immediately began scooping ice/making drinks without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Employee in kitchen near cook line dropped pan on floor, picked up pan from floor, and immediately handled another clean plan and single use liner without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Three (3) live flies observed in establishment: two (2) live flies observed in kitchen and one (1) in dining area. . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top near drive through area, pan of ranch dressing 57F. Dressing placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Dressing placed into warmer cooler to cool. On cook line in kitchen, container of shredded cheese 51F. Cheese not submerged in ice, and placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Cheese moved to cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cook line, pan of pulled pork 99F. Pork placed into warmer approximately 60 minutes prior. Pork removed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three (3) cans of butane fuel stored on top shelf in dry storage with single use cups. Fuel moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker missing on END of splitter for outside mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty today states her manager certification is expired. Manager states she is taking exam soon. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Hand washing sink across from server station in kitchen blocked by trash can. Both cans moved. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certified food manager on duty with nine (9) employees working.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. No proof of any current training for any food handler could be provided. **Warning**
Basic 9
12B-12-5Basic – 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. Employee in drive through drinking from opened soda can. Can discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two (2) cooks on cook line.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drain under ice machine in kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor near walk in cooler. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on dirt.
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and brownies at front counter for self service do not have any labeling. Employee removed items from front counter to distribute as ordered. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Sides of blue dumpster behind establishment are open.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup in walk in freezer.
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Food cooking in pit behind establishment with back door opened. Employee closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.