Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach
Last inspected:
2780 Us Highway 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach has been inspected 9 times since October 2022, with 26 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility has averaged 2.9 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, management awareness violations have appeared in 6 of the last 3 inspections, and handwashing or hand-washing facility violations were cited in 4 of the past 5 inspections, indicating a recurring pattern in employee training and hygiene practices. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 found 12 violations including high-priority issues with management awareness, approved food sources, and handwashing facilities, but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach last inspected?
- Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach are: Management awareness, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach had?
- Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach find?
- Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Down Island Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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