Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach
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96106 Wades Pl, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach has been emergency-closed twice in four months, including closures on May 8, 2025 for rodent activity and March 6, 2025 for roach and rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 236 violations across 40 inspections, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection—above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, with management awareness failures and employee health reporting violations cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. The facility has incurred $1,600 in disciplinary fines and faced two formal enforcement actions. Most recent inspections show continued compliance challenges: on July 14, 2025, an inspector recommended an administrative complaint after documenting six high-priority violations including management awareness and employee health reporting failures. The July 15, 2025 callback inspection resulted in zero violations and a "Call Back - Complied" disposition, but the pattern of rapid escalation between citations and closures indicates ongoing systemic management issues at this 200-seat establishment.
Most recent closure: May 8, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025053101 | $1,200.00 | May 8, 2025 | Orlando | |
| 5--2025042512 | $400.00 | Mar 6, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections37 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections33 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach last shut down?
- Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach was last shut down on May 8, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach had?
- Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach find?
- Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach been fined?
- Down Under Restaurant in Fernandina Beach has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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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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