SQUID LIPS
2200 S ORLANDO AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321.242.2224
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Mop bucket dumped on floor around drain instead of in designated mop sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022061551 | Dec 15, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2021014781 | Feb 8, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $160 |
| 4--2019009126 | Dec 19, 2018 | Mar 12, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2018031062 | Apr 26, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 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
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon and raw shrimp removed from commercial packaging stored over fries.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In well on service side of line cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Beer taps at interior bar are soiled on under side
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filters
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cups used as scoop in breadcrumbs
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. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches observed throughout building
Equipment in poor repair. Ice tea dispenser nozzle is chipped
Food stored on floor. Ketchup bottles stored on the floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under microwave. Knife used for mussels stored between wall and handwashing sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of speed cart in walkway
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over expo window for cook line is soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled. Condenser fan cover has an accumulation of mold like substance
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in container over cooked wings. Operator moved
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis drink machine at interior bar. Cutting board on cook line across from grill.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificates for multiple employees
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Unable to provide proof for any employees. Newest hire signed during inspection
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Missing bulb over cook line
Food stored on floor. Box of ketchup bottles on the floor in room between kitchen and office
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife wedged between shelf and microwave on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to dish machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over expo window is soiled. Flour bin egregiously soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances. Beer caddies in reach-in coolers have an accumulation of mold like substances. Milk crates in beer walk-in cooler are soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored with food contasurface facing upwards.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area is heavily soiled
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade bucket 200ppm
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements Beer bottles in standing brown water.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler near oyster station raw tuna (61F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (63F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (63F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE In walk in cooler mashed potatoes (56F - Cold Holding); slaw (56F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (56F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp base (56F - Cold Holding); chicken base (56F - Cold Holding); clam base (56F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (56F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers raw shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (58F - Cold Holding); raw fish (58F - Cold Holding); wings (58F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler near oyster station raw tuna (61F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (63F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (63F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Madyson
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. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements SEE STOP SALE
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate17 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tilapia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line near fryers key lime habanero (79F - Cold Holding); On cook line under expo window butter (79F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near fryers key lime habanero (79F - Cold Holding); On cook line under expo window butter (79F - Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib of rear loading dock
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. No system in place to keep tags in chronological order
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing on vast majority of tags
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles for soda machine is soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind exterior tiki bar is unable to drain making it inaccessible for use
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind exterior bar nearest restrooms is being used as a dump sink. Ice and fluids in well. Hand wash sink at service station next to exterior bar on restrooms side is being used as a dump sink. Well stained from iced tea
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling in banquet room falling in from water damage. Floors in banquet room have missing sections exposing under structure of building. Sections of the banquet room floor feel as though the floor will give way when stepped on
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over expo window is falling in exposing joists and insulation
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. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tilapia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in chemical room next to dish area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf over service window
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets on equipment doors
Food stored on floor. Boxes of plastic ketchup bottles on the floor near entry to banquet room
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in gap between hand wash sink and wall on cook line. Knife stored in gap between paper towel dispenser and wall in rear prep area. Operator removed to dish
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service cups on the floor in banquet room. Operator moved
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach in cooler at interior bar and glass reach in cooler at exterior tiki bar
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at exterior tiki bar nearest restrooms does not drain
Stored food not covered. Container of flour on shelf in rear prep area is not covered. Operator covered In walk in cooler. Cooked potatoes and raw shrimp not covered
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At exterior tiki bar
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink in service area near exterior bar
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machine on rear deck are not dated with last time serviced
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of beer cooler behind interior bar. Inside bottom or reach in cooler nearest dish area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line for soda gun on south side of exterior bar
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate10 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
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 30+ live flying insects in bar area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over liquid egg containers in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (51F - Cold Holding); scallops (51F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding). Walk in cooler ambient temperature 51°F In reach in cooler nearest dish area on cook line raw mahi (50F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler across from fryers raw barramundi (51F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (51F - Cold Holding); scallops (51F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding). Walk in cooler ambient temperature 51°F In reach in cooler nearest dish area on cook line raw mahi (50F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler across from fryers raw barramundi (51F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink in service area near exterior bar
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machine on rear deck are not dated with last time serviced
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz soufflé cup used as scoop in multiple containers. Operator discarded
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. Fully thawed raw mahi and tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over make line. Operator discarded
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on front of equipment in walkway of cook line. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fire suppression lines over fryers are heavily coated with grease and dust
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of beer cooler behind interior bar. Inside bottom or reach in cooler nearest dish area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line for soda gun on south side of exterior bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Mop bucket dumped on floor around drain instead of in designated mop sink
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored over deli papers, paper towels, and single use gloves. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear driveway on exterior of building
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas being used as dump sinks. Ice in wells
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in sauce on cook line. Operator discarded
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. In room between office and kitchen. Ceiling has water damage and floors are dangerously soft/spongy to walk over
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler. Cardboard boxes being reused to line shelf and store products other than original packaged items.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple shelves in walk in coolers are rusted
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Deep potholes in parking areas. At juncture between paved and dirt lots
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna fully defrosted in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler across from fryers raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding)
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos began working in March and has not acquired a manager certificate yet
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser chute of oasis machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna for poke bowls. Operator marked menus
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in scallions. Operator discarded
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling and floor in room between kitchen and office have water damage
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. Raw tuna fully defrosted in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In walk in cooler. Multiple cases of food products stored beneath dripping liquid. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over fry station are soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in room between kitchen and office
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple
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.