BONU TAVERNA
601 CENTRAL AVENUE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies observed flying over bar counter top area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside reach in deli cooler near boiler equipment on cook line: pasta in portion bags (60F – Cold Holding); buttermilk (51F – Cold Holding) Observed cooked pasta in portions bags in stainless steel container with the product over the fill line. Discussed with Sou Chef. Container of butter milk is stored on top another stainless steel pan that is keeping the containers in place since the bars are missing. Product was stored in the reach in cooler 2 hours ago. Moved items into reach in freezer to bring down the temperatures rapidly. Retook temperatures at 2:22pm: pasta in portion bags (41F – Cold Holding); buttermilk (42F – Cold Holding) Discussed monitoring TCS foods in these areas of the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Add 11:30am time stamp to pesto. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed the person in charge Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
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/ Observed Observed expired CFM certificate for Chef Noah Sells, conducted 3/11/2021 through ServeSafe. Discussed with chef.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handsink filling up with water. Educated employees and item was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit quaternary. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With green liquid stored on top of dish machine. Labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in deli cooler lids. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:30 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.