FISHLIPS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL
610 GLEN CHEEK DR, Cape Canaveral FL 32920 · 321 784 4533
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
FEB 25
SEP 25
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JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 small flies observed in kitchen by dish machine area
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022004985 | Nov 19, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2019052470 | Aug 20, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 2 small flies observed in kitchen by dish machine area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table on pantry area: Hard boiled eggs cold holding at 48F for 2 hours Cut lettuce cold holding at 51F for 2 hours Cut tomatoes cold holding at 50F for 2 hours Operator place items on ice. New temp for all items 41F.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On upstairs bar area. Operator placed some during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Stored food not covered. Beef roast, cooked rice and cooked vegetables stored in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered food items during inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and asparagus stored over ready to eat veggies in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib under dish machine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine upstairs is soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over downstairs service aisle are improperly seated and beginning to cave in
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frame
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line between stovetop and flat top. Utensils in standing water at 82°F. Operator discarded
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 9 live flying insects at interior downstairs bar
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Units behind interior bars at 10-25ppm. Tech serviced units during inspection 50ppm
Live, small flying insects found Observed 9 live flying insects at interior downstairs bar
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David expired on 9/8/25
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine at upstairs exterior bar is soiled. Soda gun dispenser tips at upstairs interior bar are soiled. Operator cleaned
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room behind host stand
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish area. Operator posted
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in protective manner. Cases of single service on the floor in dry storage room behind kitchen. Operator moved
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm at main dish machine in kitchen and upstairs interior bar. 10ppm at upstairs exterior bar. Tech arrived during inspection 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in walk in cooler soups (45F - Cold Holding).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on shelf above condiments at service stations near sliding glass doors. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at upstairs soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Lime juice used in "uno mas" does not meet guidelines to use term "fresh". Operator removed menu page from use until able to reprint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish washer
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing soups while hot and chilling in ice bath. Not maintaining temperature monitoring, date with time markings. Product not removed form package within 48 hours.
Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters next to water heaters
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At upstairs exterior server station Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin at downstairs soda machine on service line has an accumulation of mold like substance
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In upstairs exterior service station over soda machine. In downstairs dry storage room behind hostess stand
Clean linens stored in improper location. Clean towels in storage room behind hostess stand are stored under bottles of degreaser. Operator moved
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dish washer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods over flat top on cook line have an accumulation of grease dripping over cooking surface. Operator cleaned Door curtains of beer walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Operator is vacuum sealing soups while hot and chilling in ice bath. Not maintaining temperature monitoring, date with time markings. Product not removed form package within 48 hours.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods. Operator moved
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink in service aisle
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on brunch menus. Operator marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior rear wall of ice bin for soda machine in service aisle is soiled. Operator cleaned
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler next walk in freezer door
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of beverage napkins on the floor. Operator moved
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute of oasis machine at downstairs bar in soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at downstairs bar is being used as dump sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Operator discarded
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on bar top in reach of customers. Operator moved
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of sanitizer wiping cloths stored on shelf over napkins at upstairs service station. Operator moved
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna dishes on gluten-free menus. Operator marked
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between pieces of equipment in flip top reach in cooler salad line. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding Hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.