Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville
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1417 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville has accumulated 173 violations across 18 inspections dating to 2022, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, including recurring citations for employee health policy violations, shell stock requirements, chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and consumer advisory failures. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone near the cook line on January 25, 2022. The most recent inspection on December 20, 2025 documented 21 violations including four high-priority findings related to management awareness, consumer advisory, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting, resulting in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition. Prior inspections in August 2025 and January 2023 generated administrative complaint recommendations from DBPR inspectors, signaling formal enforcement escalation above routine inspection findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Warning Issued
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Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville had?
- Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville find?
- Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 20, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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