Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BONO'S PIT BAR B Q

5903 NORWOOD AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322084345

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3447216
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736243
DBPR license2608119

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 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 1

#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose Bibb at mop sink with no handle, missing backflow preventer.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, handwash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.

#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee certificate expired.

Basic 9

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. At front counter area, interior of cabinets are cracked and in disrepair. Walk-in cooler door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At front counter, ceiling tiles soiled and stained.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen area, employee drink stored on chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At front counter area, bulk sugar container has cracked lid.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station, spoon to stir tea in cup of standing water, 74f.p Also, in ice machine, scoop has handle touching ice.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hid filter over grill has grease build up.

#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door does not self close. Also, gap at bottom of back door, light visible.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, togo cups in slanted dispenser have open end toward dining room with no protection.

#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.