Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach

Last inspected:

1275 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Overview

Bono's at Neptune, a 158-seat seafood restaurant in Neptune Beach, has averaged 6.4 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2016, exceeding the statewide average of 5.2. Shell stock requirements violations—a critical control for raw oysters and clams—have been cited in at least 9 inspections, including the most recent three inspections (January 2026, July 2025, and January 2025), representing a persistent pattern. Employee health policy and reporting violations appeared in 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations were documented in 7 inspections. Time as a control for potentially hazardous foods and chemical storage violations also recurred across multiple inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following the June 5, 2023 inspection, which found 8 violations including management awareness and employee health policy failures. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 found 18 violations with 2 high-priority findings (employee health reporting and shell stock requirements) and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
160Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach last inspected?
Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach had?
Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach find?
Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach ever been shut down?
No, Bono's at Neptune in Neptune Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.

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