BONO'S PIT BAR B Q
5903 NORWOOD AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322084345
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At prep area, employee handled cell phone, put in pocket, put on gloves without washing hands, then handled cookies and plastic wrap.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef brisket. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, right side hose bibb with no handle missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At smoker area, interior of plastic seasoning containers have build up of encrusted seasoning on sides.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employee training certificates are photocopies.
Basic 9
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. At front counter area, interior of cabinets are cracked and in disrepair. At walk-in cooler, bottom of door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area, cell phone on prep counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At front counter steam tables, wall has build up of dust and grease. Floor at CO2 tank soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At fryer/grill area, hood filters missing slats.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter cashier area, measuring cup in bulk sugar container has handle touching product.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In dry storage room, wood shelves not sealed.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room, open case of gallon jugs stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen, front line and walk-in cooler, concrete floor not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At smoker area, 2 plastic containers with seasoning not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.