BONOS PIT BAR-B-Q

Name: BONOS PIT BAR-B-Q
Address: 10065 SKINNER LAKE DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 38.5

10065 SKINNER LAKE DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2612637

🔥 BBQ ℹ️

38.5 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 16, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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BONOS PIT BAR-B-Q in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 74 total violations — 20 critical, 18 major, 36 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 16, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer with soiled gasket
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom reach in cooler on cook line make table
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Four pans of collard greens (47-54F - Cooling), all stored in metal pan covered with condensation under lid in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager and employee. Stop sale issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to clean trays under prep table
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored on shelf next over to go bags. Employee properly stored
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed in office area
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Four pans of collard greens (47-54F - Cooling), all stored in metal pan covered with condensation under lid in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager and employee. Stop sale issued
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Four pans of collard greens (47-54F - Cooling), all stored in metal pan covered with condensation under lid in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager and employee. Stop sale issued
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go brownies and cookies at front counter near cashier missing all label requirements. Employee removed from front counter for grab and go and will hand of to customer
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice on floor in walk in freezer
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In womens restroom in lobby area
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Bluetooth speaker stored over prep table in kitchen near food preparation

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple bowls and squeeze bottles on clean storage shelf in warewashing area not inverted/ protected.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area and clean cups at counter next to tea machine at front counter area unable to properly air dry
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Can of apples used as door stop near walk-in-cooler. Operator removed can from floor to properly store.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle not on non absorbent surface. Receptacle sits on dirt/ grass
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior sliding doors on large ice machine soiled.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of beef gravy dented and crimped and slightly swollen at both rims of can. Stop Sale.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed,five flying insects at front counter area near drive thru window and BBQ pit area. Operator plugged in a bug zapper nearby.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. house made Brunswick stew (98F-109F - Hot Holding) in food warmer at end of cooling. Employee reheated to more than 165F
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of multiple cleaners stored next to single service to go trays. Operator removed chemicals to properly store.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in rice on cook line opened more than 24:hours not date marked.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in large ice machine soiled. Also, spigot on ice tea machine near drive thru area soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on front service line blocked by large bin of sugar and multiple trash cans. Operator removed items to clear path to hand wash sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Samantha unable to locate her CFM certificate. The other location she was at is supposed to to send a picture.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at front service line and one bottle in warewashing area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor near walk in cooler. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on dirt.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Hand washing sink across from server station in kitchen blocked by trash can. Both cans moved.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two (2) cooks on cook line.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drain under ice machine in kitchen.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee in drive through drinking from opened soda can. Can discarded.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and brownies at front counter for self service do not have any labeling. Employee removed items from front counter to distribute as ordered.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Sides of blue dumpster behind establishment are open.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup in walk in freezer.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Food cooking in pit behind establishment with back door opened. Employee closed door.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of baked beans 55F cooling overnight. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
[01B-36-5] 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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of baked beans 55F cooling overnight. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
[12A-13-4] 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. Dishwasher handled soiled items in dish area and then immediately handled clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
[12A-25-4] 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 wiped nose with bare hands and then continued to prepare drinks in wait station in kitchen. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came from outside patio opening door handle, and immediately began scooping ice/making drinks without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Employee in kitchen near cook line dropped pan on floor, picked up pan from floor, and immediately handled another clean plan and single use liner without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Three (3) live flies observed in establishment: two (2) live flies observed in kitchen and one (1) in dining area. .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top near drive through area, pan of ranch dressing 57F. Dressing placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Dressing placed into warmer cooler to cool. On cook line in kitchen, container of shredded cheese 51F. Cheese not submerged in ice, and placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Cheese moved to cooler to cool.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cook line, pan of pulled pork 99F. Pork placed into warmer approximately 60 minutes prior. Pork removed to be reheated.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three (3) cans of butane fuel stored on top shelf in dry storage with single use cups. Fuel moved and stored correctly.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker missing on END of splitter for outside mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty today states her manager certification is expired. Manager states she is taking exam soon.
[53A-05-6] 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/ No current certified food manager on duty with nine (9) employees working.
[53B-01-5] 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. No proof of any current training for any food handler could be provided.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Large brown umbrella blocking exit near restrooms.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area and stacked cups near soda dispensing machine on front service line unable to properly air dry.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of Utensil/ pitcher used to dispense baked beans in walk-in-cooler not stored above beans in container. Operator removed pitcher from baked beans.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked baked beans (48-50F - Cold Holding); in large container in walk-in-cooler and cooked chicken (50-54F - Cold Holding) in prep area on speed rack. Operator stated they had a food delivery this morning and employee rolled out container of beans and speed rack of cooked chicken into prep area until delivered items were put away. Operator stated she will discuss with employee and stated she will keep both items in walk-in-cooler to chill.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener at prep area has accumulation of dried food debris
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in between cookline and front counter area used to store a large pan. Also, same sink an employee used to rinse out towel. Also, hand wash sink at front counter area used to dump a beverage. Ice still in hand wash sink. Operator melted ice in hand wash sink and removed pan from hand wash sink in between cookline and front counter area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near hand wash sink at front counter area. Employee labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored in front counter area used to light wood at front smoker area.