Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q, 4907 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4907 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207-4801
License #: 2600915
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Accumulation of dust on fan at front register.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee candy leaning up against clean coffee mugs, server station. Employee removed item and had emailed place mug with dirty dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bins on storage shelf next to dishwashing machine.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on container of liquid eggs in walk in cooler. Also cracked container of meat stored under liquid eggs in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Box of foil pans in outside storage shed. Manager removed and placed on shelf.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Also upright reach in freezer across from walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Server station. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Server dumped pitcher in hand wash sink at server station. Explained to manager hand washing sinks are for hand washing only. **Corrected On-Site**
11/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Glass door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 53°, cheese 54°, prepped salads 54°. All in two door unit at front register. Corrective action-moved to working unit **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork 120°, chicken 110°. Corrective action-moved to middle of pit over flame **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can and bus tub **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Two door unit at front register ambient air temp 52°. Items inside moved to working unit
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. On tray **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by cook line not properly working, all foods at 60°, overnight. Don't use this reach in cooler until thermometer reads 41° or below
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Dirty container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Half way in **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Two **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60° Poboy BBQ, chicken-raw, cut lettuce, cheese, cheese sauce, coleslaw, corrective action: all discarded by mgr
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 215-155° beans, corrective action: stirred **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw hamburgers-opened bag in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 40°, foods at 60° **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within /- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 28? in cooler, temps at 40?
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on storage shelf
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Beverage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Soap dispenser by BBQ oven
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Dressing cooler
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. By prep BBQ pit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chicken and ribs at 90? left on rack by BBQ oven, corrective action: placed in walk in cooler with ice bags on top, greens in walk in cooler covered, corrective action: uncovered
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Oven
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Dry milk **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Three **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed personal care item stored with food and single service. Jackets **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 122-135? mushroom soup, corrective action: turned stove on, 95-100? chicken, sausage, turkey in BBQ pit, by wall, corrective action: placed over fire **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk **Corrected On-Site**
12/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoops on dirty ledge of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not filled out correctly. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. In room with chest freezer and reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher between handling dirty then clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths in sink by office. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chicken in prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. On table with soda containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Meat scraps in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. J-512. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. Sitting on the floor by the pit. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meat scraps at BBQ pit were 89 degrees F. Corrective action taken, pan placed in pit. Rechecked at 134 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know minimum reheating temperature for leftovers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. took a test but doesn't have certification yet
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. one reading 26F in ice water
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. several in kitchen anf front counter
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. mgr arrived with card Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. mgr arrived Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. certifications missing some information Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. quaternary
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.server area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. on fllor and under chemicals, office Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sauces in boxes, front counter, oil jug in back kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. garlic powder Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. server area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between warmer and table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. handsink at front counter
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. powder Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIG FIVE EXCLUSION ILLNESS :
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. BEVERAGE MACHINE : WAIT AREA :DRAIN:SCOOP Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine PLASTIC PANEL
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands, TOUCHING HANDLE AFTER WASHING Hands
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floo WALKING COOLER :CASE OF LEMONS
  • Critical - Observed live flies in BEVERAGE MACHINE :WAIT AREA .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, WAIT AREA :BEVERAGE MACHINE :TOP REAR
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses HANDWASHING SINK
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.: BULK CONTAINER NON_FAT DRY MILK Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. on shelf Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. line Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a container. lemons, sugar
  • Critical - Observed a beverage and food container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. server's cooler
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood pipes
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filter
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk-in cooler, fry oil Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. lemon
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. around fryers
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping drinks Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over veggies, walk-in
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of microwave, bulk container flour?
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. plastic wear by register Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. reach-in by register
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ribs, walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife at steam table
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour? Repeat Violation.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bulk flour container not labeled.
  • Critical. Observed cole slaw box stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Lemons also.
  • Critical. Observed veggie soup in walk-in cooler not covered.
  • Critical. Observed wet towel under cutting board in back prep area.
  • Observed tea pitcher used to scoop sugar inside sugar bin. Also scoop in flour. Repeat violation.
  • Observed cutting board worn/grooved, in front of steam well.
  • Observed portable fan in dish area missing cover.
  • Observed wet wiping clith not stored in sanitizing bucket.
  • Critical. Observed mold-like build-up on interior of ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed dirty gaskets at front reach-in cooler under microwave. Also at 3 door reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed can opener blade soiled.
  • Observed dust build-up on portable fan neat cash register.
  • Observed wet nesting of plastic cups next to soda machine.
  • Observed single service items stored on the floor. Gallon containers in AC room. Repeat violation.
  • Critical. Observed front handsink used for other purposes. Dumping drinks.
  • Critical. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by cookline.
  • Observed dumpster lids open.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle under soda fountain.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizer strength in spray bottle exceeding maximum strength. Chlorine greater than 400 ppm.
  • Observed mop water not disposed of after using. Corrected on site.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice bucket, colander
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. reach in cooler handles
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor. jugs
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease/debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 48-11-2 Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. amanda -took test and waiting for results
1/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. beans 88-95 in warmer -see stop sale
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. green beans 51-55, stew 48-51 in walk in from yesterday-see stop sale
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. read 25, should read 32 in ice water Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. freezer, eggs in walk in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. pepper Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice bucket, colander
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. reach in cooler handles
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. jugs
  • Observed waste line for ice machine not reaching drain and draining water on floor
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. amanda -took test and waiting for results
1/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, ribs, beans in walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white powder, wrote sugar, beverage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. 150F breast part of chicken, put it back in bbq pit Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 28F
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and raw veggies foods. raw hamburger patties over corn nuggets in upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over lemons in walk-in, moved by employee Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box with lemons in walk-in; and box with lettuce at salad prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on garlic powder under steam table; and in black pepper, salad station Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. pitcher in beans walk-in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. employee got a frozeen raw hamburger and then got fries with same gloves, didn't changed gloves and washed hands; explained him Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. mgr washed hands for less than 20 sec; explained him Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright reach-in nex to upright freezer; and 2 doors upright reach-in cooler by salad prep area
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. for bucket
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust on fan, dishmachine shelf
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk-in
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with trash con and tray of dirty dishes, by cook line, moved them Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. spoon in it, beverage area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line handsink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. glass cleaner hanging on soda syrup rack
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm bleach in bucket Corrected On Site.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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