How many restaurants are in Cottondale, Florida?

There are 7 restaurants tracked in Cottondale, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Cottondale?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Cottondale is 94.1 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Cottondale, Florida

Jackson County · 7 restaurants

Cottondale is a Jackson County community with 7 restaurants tracked by Florida DBPR inspectors. 85.7% earn an A grade with an average InspectFL Health Score of 94.1 out of 100. That's well above Florida's average and signals consistently strong food-safety performance across the city. 1 restaurants currently hold an F grade (14.3%) — worth knowing before you sit down. Browse current scores, violation histories, and full inspection details for each restaurant below.

Restaurants

85.7%

A-Rated

94.1

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Inspections

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Restaurants tracked

Graded restaurants

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Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

A: 6 B: 0 C: 0 F: 1

About Dining in Cottondale

Of Cottondale's 7 graded restaurants, 85.7% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 14.3% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 1 establishment with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Cottondale is 94.1 out of 100, based on 11 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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