BONO'S BBQ Health Score — Jacksonville, FL

5711 BOWDEN RD #19, Jacksonville, FL 322166160

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 2
Inspected 8/21/2026
Jacksonville avg 86 / 100
D
57 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Jacksonville restaurants score 86 or above.

2 high-risk issues, 5 moderate issues, 14 minor issues found

Inspected August 21, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 6% of restaurants in Jacksonville. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
2
Moderate
5
Minor
14

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored ×2
  • Moderate Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking ×2
  • Minor Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails ×2
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located ×3
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented ×2
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances ×2
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

BONO'S BBQ's most recent inspection on August 21, 2026 found 21 violations including 2 high-risk issues, resulting in a ClearScore of 57/100 (Grade D).

The primary violations at BONO'S BBQ on August 21, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (5 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There were also 2 high-risk and 14 minor violations recorded.

BONO'S BBQ was last inspected on August 21, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

BONO'S BBQ's ClearScore of 57/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 94% of Jacksonville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 21 violations at BONO'S BBQ: 1. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 2. Food protection, cross-contamination 3. In use food dispensing utensils properly stored. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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