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FRED COTTENS LANDMARK BBQ

FRED COTTENS LANDMARK BBQ in JACKSONVILLE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

1417 Main Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/20/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13504750

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on top of interior of ice machine and along the side. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table near cutting board.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob on Hand sink near triple sink is extremely hard to turn was only able to get cold water knob to turn.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in ware washing area.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. whipped topping chocolate dessert (56F - Cold Holding) stored in clear display cooler on front counter. Ambient temperature of cooler is 46.6F employee unable to determine when desserts were placed in cooler possibly from the previous day.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (56F - Cold Holding) in cooler in large ziplock bag filled to the top in top area of flip. Per employee cheese was just restocked and placed in the cooler, employee removed top portion of cheese and placed into reach in cooler to cool. whipped topping chocolate dessert (56F - Cold Holding) stored in clear display cooler on front counter. Ambient temperature of cooler is 46.6F employee unable to determine when desserts were placed in cooler possibly from the previous day.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (120F - Cold Holding); ribs (122F - Hot Holding) food items stored in hot holding cabinet. Employee turned hot holding unit temperature higher during inspection. Employee reheated food items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by rolling hot holding cabinet. Employee moved cabinet. Barbeque sauce and bottles stored in hand wash sink in server area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near triple sink.

8/25/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10950022

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stainless holder used to store ice scoop is soiled. Manager cleaned holder Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on meat cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025 Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line.

3/13/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8841837

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf near back door of establishment
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust Fan covers in the walk in cooler
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on prep line
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand sink in kitchen area, employee provided hand soap during inspection Corrected On-Site

7/26/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8790514

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small clear cup used to scoop salt, manager removed cup Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf under drink dispensers above pickled condiments in server area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on Hood filters Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go plates stored on floor in dry storage area, manager properly stored to go plates Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled White powdery substance stored in clear bin, manager labeled container salt Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Several household pesticides present in back of restaurant

1/10/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8582280

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue bowl used to scoop frozen okra
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter Near meat slicer, manager properly stored beverage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Cups stacked near drink machine
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood frame greasy and dusty
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of reach in Freezer
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Orange and blue container filled with a white powdery substance. Manager labeled container Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet outside of back door

8/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8359624

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches near reach in cooler
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above prep table, manager moved beverage Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on Fan cover fan cover
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in Hand wash sink near triple sink, manager drained sink Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Old license posted on wall
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures provided, emailed operator Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on Can opener Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink in bar area, manager removed bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof provided at inspection, emailed manager Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired Melanie Dostztan 1/1/23 Repeat Violation