DOWN UNDER RESTAURANT
96106 WADES PL · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-24-5High 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.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on dolly under reach in cooler at wait station. **Warning**
01B-13-4High 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**
01B-02-5High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
05-05-4Intermediate – 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.
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink at bar, red sanitizer bucket in sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – 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.
14-01-5Basic – 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**
14-74-7Basic – 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.
06-09-1Basic – 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**
35A-03-4Basic – 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**
24-08-4Basic – 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.
36-73-4Basic – 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**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, case of raw oysters on floor. Manager moved oysters to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on door frame of walk-in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – 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**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of middle reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:36 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.