SQUID LIPS
1660 N. INDIAN RIVER DR., Sebastian FL 32958 · 772.589.3828
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
MAR 25
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APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly prep area. Next unannounced inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023037262 | Apr 5, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2019057354 | Sep 23, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2015051752 | Oct 9, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | $400 |
| 4--2015035900 | Jul 9, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed fries and garnishments with bare hands. Educated employee. Discarded food.
Live, small flying insects found three in back near mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table; cooked chicken wings (49F); liver (50F - Cold Holding); moved to rapid chill retemp 37f cold holding.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink no back flow device.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with food debris on track upper section.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Salad make table torn gasket right door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in front of ice machine broken and missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice build up around door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in 91f water.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Front kitchen doors have gaps all around them and are held open.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door reach in cooler rust shelves.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor near grill.
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly prep area. Next unannounced inspection
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dishwasher
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door reach in cooler
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 dozen raw shucked oysters
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw oysters 54f cold holding. 2 dz
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5 tags from July
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop croutons
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dishwasher
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door reach in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dishwasher
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 tags
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several sinks in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of cherries. Dented on rim
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 60f cold holding. Prepped 1 hour ago. Suggest rapid chill Recheck shrimp 43f cold holding
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams and oysters
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cookline. Being replaced middle of October
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket sm make table
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Sm make table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Not fitting in ceiling warped
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw tuna 50f cold holding. Raw grouper 50f cold holding. Raw chicken 51f ch. Prepped 30 minutes ago. Suggest rapid chill. Operator iced products
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half. Walk in cooler
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. Sent operator copy
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Not fitting in ceiling warped
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Frozen fish on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs above fryers. Hitting cooks head
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing at dishwasher
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. grouper (46F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken skewers (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pulledbbq (47F - Cold Holding); seafood lasagna (46F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (46F - Cold Holding); lobster Macand cheese (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F); scallops (46F - Cold Holding); tilapia (48F - Cold Holding); Swai (47F - Cold Holding); calimari (47F - Cold Holding); raw clams (46F); chicken livers (47F - Cold Holding); mussel mix (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grouper (46F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken skewers (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pulledbbq (47F - Cold Holding); seafood lasagna (46F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (46F - Cold Holding); lobster Macand cheese (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F); scallops (46F - Cold Holding); tilapia (48F - Cold Holding); Swai (47F - Cold Holding); calimari (47F - Cold Holding); raw clams (46F); chicken livers (47F - Cold Holding); mussel mix (48F - Cold Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of server station sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Above salad bar
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and keys on shelf
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
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.