BONO'S BBQ
3303 SAN PABLO RD S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32224
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near cooler located near back door.
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/ Observed at start of inspection establishment without certified food service Manager on duty while 4 employees engaging in food preparation. Certified food Manager arrived at 11:00am . **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed an employee without food training that has been employed over 60 days.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover not on drain in mop sink located outside. Employee placed drain cover over drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed underlining of lid on white chest freezer in disrepair and hanging when opened. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed Cooking oil stored on floor in back room. Employee removed and stored oil properly also stated they were going to change oil out. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall around faucet located near dish machine.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towels under cutting board. Employee removed paper towels from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed outside cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.