FRED COTTENS LANDMARK BBQ
1417 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904-634-7571
Last inspected Dec 20, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in ware washing area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in ware washing area.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near triple sink.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table near cutting board.
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.
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stainless holder used to store ice scoop is soiled. Manager cleaned holder
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on meat cooler.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on prep line
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand sink in kitchen area, employee provided hand soap during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf near back door of establishment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust Fan covers in the walk in cooler
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Several household pesticides present in back of restaurant
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small clear cup used to scoop salt, manager removed cup
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on Hood filters
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go plates stored on floor in dry storage area, manager properly stored to go plates
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves
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
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet outside of back door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue bowl used to scoop frozen okra
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Cups stacked near drink machine
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood frame greasy and dusty
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of reach in Freezer
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
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Old license posted on wall
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink in bar area, manager removed bucket
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
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
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches near reach in cooler
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
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on Fan cover fan cover
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
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.