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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03C-44-5High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken fingers (113F – Cooking, retemp 177) Employee on cook line stated chicken was done, first temperature 113, recooked in fryer, retemp at 177. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server came from back of kitchen scratched forehead and then made drinks. Also employee on cook line touched raw hamburger patty with gloved hands continued to handle clean plates without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger patties stored over onion rings, both items removed from original packaging. Manager moved hamburger patties. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of cut romaine in walk in cooler dated 6-24.
Intermediate 3
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 could not find procedures. **Repeat Violation**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Per manager Tristin has been manager over a year and has not taken test.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of soda machine at drive through area.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **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. Employee bag on top of ketchup area in drive through area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under soda station in drive through area. Floor under ice machine and tables in server area. Under bag in box soda rack by office.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in server area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign by dishwashing area not visible, manager corrected. Hand wash station at front counter. Men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside interior cabinets at drive through area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of gallon tea jugs on floor by office.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and cracker meal in prep area, manager corrected **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:20 PM.
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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.