Inspection Report

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BONO'S

2420 US 1 S · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3351163
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370423
DBPR license6501773

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 flying insects in dry storage area across from dish pit.

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At silver reach-in cooler by ice machine, grated cheddar cheese (45F – Cold Holding) Operator put cheese in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Operator stated all employees are in the process of becoming food certified. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 under counter next to sauce counter, missing chain

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in dish area are leaking.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Next to soda station in kitchen, multiple stacks of cups have wet nesting.

#5Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In between ice machine and soda station in kitchen.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above soda station in kitchen, has food buildup.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink under sauce counter Hand washing sink next to soda machine in kitchen

#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish pit, multiple clean drying containers still had old labels on them. Operator removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In outside mop sink, wet mop head laying in sink. Operator moved mop head to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.