DECK DOWN UNDER (THE)
78 DUNLAWTON AVE, PORT ORANGE, FL 32127
License #7403404
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Solid Health Score
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DECK DOWN UNDER (THE) in PORT ORANGE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 30, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 12 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 11 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 30, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 0 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -chest freezer interior
- [05-11-4] Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -advised to add ambient thermometer No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -unit at end containing thawed shrimp from morning prep
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects landed on lid to ice well in prep area/hovering above area
- [36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
- [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -1 bulb at side of cookline near stove requires a a shield/coating
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -some dust build up on utility lines at ceiling
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -cases of beverage cups on floor inside dry storage
- [06-03-5] Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. -raw fish thawing inside vacuum sealed packaging under running water, some portions above 60F. Manager instructed employee to complete process by removing from packaging and placing into walk in cooler. Manager stated thawing began 1 hour prior.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled racks inside the walk in cooler -hood filters above fryers -fan cover, at end of cookline for fan on floor
- [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp stored above hushpuppy mix inside stand up cooler
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DECK DOWN UNDER (THE) looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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