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DOWN UNDER RESTAURANT

96106 WADES PL · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3620882
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10913179
DBPR license5501155

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#13High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In top of middle reach in cooler on cook line, container of herb butter date marked 4/19. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on dolly under reach in cooler at wait station. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler under grill on cook line seven (7) packs of raw tuna fully thawed out in reduced oxygen packages. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In middle reach in cooler on cook line, crab cakes (50F – Cold Holding). Manager stated crab cakes were in cooler over night. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle reach in cooler on cook line, crab cakes (50F – Cold Holding). Manager stated crab cakes were in cooler over night. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle reach in cooler on cook line ambient air thermometer reading 36F, actual air temperature at 54F.

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink at bar, red sanitizer bucket in sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In back room of kitchen, spray bottle of yellow liquid not labeled. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine deflector plate soiled with mold-like substance.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning containers at end of cook line to go ramekins used as scoops. Manager removed bowls from seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Middle reach in cooler on cook line ambient air thermometer reading 36F, actual air temperature at 54F. Far right door does not seal fully when shut.

#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler under grill on cook line seven (7) packs of raw tuna fully thawed out in reduced oxygen packages. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor/dolly under reach in cooler at wait station. Also, observed 3 dead roaches under dish machine/clean dish rack. Manager cleaned up and discarded all dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean metal pans on dish rack stacked before properly air drying. Also, plastic cups at bar stacked before properly air drying.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with food debris and grease. Also, floor under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with build up. Also, floor and wall under dish machine soiled with residue. Also, floor and wall under prep sink near back door soiled with build up residue. Also, floor in back storage room near back door soiled with residue. Also, multiple ceiling tiles stained in kitchen and in men's restroom near front door. Also, fan in employee restroom soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, case of raw oysters on floor. Manager moved oysters to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on door frame of walk-in freezer.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled with food debris/stained. Manager had employee begin to clean. Also, fan in stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line soiled with mold-like substance. Manager had employee begin to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Manager had employee begin to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of middle reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.