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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 dateMarch 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3503906
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8894232
DBPR license2608119

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate10 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

#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room, bottle of hand soap stored on shelf above single service spoons.

#12High 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 10

#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. At dish area, lower shelf rusted, wood 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. In kitchen, multiple ceiling tiles stained.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice machine.

#5Basic14-38-4

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

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. At smoker area, hole in wall by prep,table.

#7Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#8Basic35B-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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-02-5

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

Repeat Violation
#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat corn and mac and cheese.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.