Bono's in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
2420 Us 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL 32086Bono's in Saint Augustine has accumulated 239 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 per visit. In April 2024, inspectors issued administrative complaints after finding 24 violations in a single inspection, followed by two callback inspections within days. Fire safety records document a propane tank stored inside the building in 2021, which was removed after inspection. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and utensil cleanliness.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bono's in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
8.2
violations / inspection
8.2 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.93
violations / inspection
4.93 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.21
closures / facility
0.21 county average
Bono's in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
At the time of inspection two propane tanks stored in the building one by the grill pit, another in the back of the building in storage area. Person in charge began removing. **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Bono's in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Bono's in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bono's in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Bono's in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Bono's in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bono's in Saint Augustine are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Bono's in Saint Augustine had?
- Bono's in Saint Augustine has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bono's in Saint Augustine find?
- Bono's in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Bono's in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Bono's in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Bono's in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bono's in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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