BONO'S PIT BAR B Q
5903 NORWOOD AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322084345
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed eight live flies in establishment: four by take out window in front counter area, two near Bbq pit in front counter area, one in dining area, and one in back prep area near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on shelf above beer in walk in cooler. Eggs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six live roaches in establishment: four in front counter area below takeout window and two near Bbq pit in front counter area where proteins are cooked/hot held. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All TCS foods in walk in cooler 50°F. Ambient air temperature in walk in cooler 50°F. Manager states food delivery about 30 minutes prior and door was open entire time. Door kept closed. At end of inspection, inspector checked walk in cooler ambient air temperature – 43°F. At front counter near steam table, coleslaw, 59°F and hard boiled eggs 63°F. Items were placed out approximately one hour prior. Items were on ice but not submerged. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on faucet where green hose is attached by Bbq pit in front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
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 certified food manager present with five employees working.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in reach in cooler by fryers made three days prior. Wings dated by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles present in kitchen area are not painted/sealed. Also, some are damaged. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 28 dead roaches in establishment: nine in front cabinets where to go items and dressings/sauces are stored, three under steam table in front counter area, two in hallway by prep area, four under prep sink area, three in mop closet near mop sink, two behind hot water heater in storage room, and five in large storage area where to go items are kept. All dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Repair in reach in cooler by server station.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior back door by dish area has gap at bottom. Front window where car crashed through has a gap at the bottom of the wall.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles cracked in back dish/prep area. Tile in women's restroom. Carpet in large storage area for to go items.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under shelves and equipment in front counter area. Floor under equipment in prep area. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor under dish machine. Wall behind cooking equipment in front counter area. Wall under prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler door is coming apart. Walk in freezer door is coming apart. Wood pallet in walk in cooler for food storage is not sealed. Rusted shelves for to go and chemical storage. Multiple particle board shelves in front counter area are coming apart. Multiple shelves below prep table have ripped shelf paper. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of soda machine in front counter area. Shelves inside cabinets at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in parts of front counter and prep area. Floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. White wet cloth on prep table near fryers. Cloth placed back in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:16 PM.
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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.