BONO'S
2420 US 1 S · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
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 8
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, brisket 10:00AM (125F – Cooling, @1:30 94F). Whole brisket tightly wrapped, on back of speedrack.
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. In walk in cooler, brisket 10:00AM (125F – Cooling, @1:30 94F). Whole brisket tightly wrapped, on back of speedrack.
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. At dishwashing station, employee went from dirty dishes to clean dishes, without changing gloves or washing hands in between tasks.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At front counter, by beer keg cooler approximately 3 live flying insects. At server station between kitchen and dining area approximately 10 live flying insects landing on and around open containers of BBQ sauce. At server station by ice machine drain, 3 live flying insects. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At server station between kitchen and dining area approximately 10 live flying insects landing on and around open containers of BBQ sauce. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line in steam table, Mac and cheese (130F – Hot Holding); per manager Mac and cheese was not in steam table no more than an hour. Manager reheated, Mac and cheese retemp (168F – Hot Holding). In hot box on make line baked beans (125F – Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (113F – Hot Holding), door to hot box consistently open for approximately 2 hours. Both items placed on stove to reheat, operator turned up temperature to hot box. Both items retemped at 165F **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At server station in kitchen, stainless steel cleaner stored with single service items. Employee moved to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets at cook line and make line, both above 100ppm. Employee took off line. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Manager stated was locked in office.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler, brisket 10:00AM (125F – Cooling, @1:30 94F). Whole brisket tightly wrapped, on back of speedrack.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At drive thru window, hand wash sink had a napkin dispenser stored in sink basin.
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. Manager stated all certifications all locked in office. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At drive thru hand washing station. Also, at front counter and in back prep area, both HWS had no paper towels.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At server station Interior of large ice machine.
Basic 10
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple throughout establishment.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At server station in kitchen, multiple employee cups stored above soda dispenser. Also, in back prep area, employee drink stored on top of prep table. Employees moved to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At drive thru area, in reach in cooler, employee personal coffee creamer stored with individual ranch and sauces.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. On make line, microwave handle broken.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At drive thru/front counter area, floor under soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At front counter/pit area, container of fryer oil stored on floor.
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager said it is locked in office
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru area, exterior cabinet faces soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 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.