Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ
Last inspected: Dec 20, 2025
35
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 20, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in ware washing area.
35A-02-7
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.
01B-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.
03A-02-5
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near triple sink.
31B-03-4
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**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink.
31B-02-4
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table near cutting board.
12B-07-4
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.
29-08-4
35
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line.
22-02-4
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler.
14-11-5
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**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on meat cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on prep line
22-02-4
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**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf near back door of establishment
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust Fan covers in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
74
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black debris on fan covers in flip top cooler
23-03-4
95
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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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
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood frame greasy and dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of reach in Freezer
22-16-4
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**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue bowl used to scoop frozen okra
14-01-5
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Cups stacked near drink machine
24-08-4
61
Jan 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/22
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f sour cream in front counter cooler, mgr iced them down, cooler at 43f **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 118-127f brisket, ribs in warmer, mgr reheating to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 ppm chl in bucket, cook line, mgr made new solution, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink by triple sink
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he put one on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in Coca Cola cooler by ice machine **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container cracked for cooked pork, just cooked
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On fryer baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by server area
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in handsik by triple sink
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ on file is from Dec 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ.
How does Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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