SQUID LIPS WATERFRONT
1477 PINEAPPLE AVE, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321-242-2224
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen. Employee killed it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $9,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020035496 | Jul 17, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 | $2,000 |
| 4--2020011847 | Feb 14, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $800 |
| 4--2019044953 | Jul 8, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | $2,400 |
| 4--2018051387 | Sep 26, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | $3,000 |
| 4--2017051234 | Oct 17, 2017 | Nov 7, 2017 | $800 |
| 4--2017027154 | Apr 24, 2017 | Jun 28, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in salad station area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of fish and chicken flip top cooler
Walls in dish pit area missing wall tiles under dishwasher
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 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. Tested 0 ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 4oz packages of tuna in reach in cooler not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice in cook line hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In inside bar hand sink. Manager put soap at sink.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Oysters in reach in cooler on salad line has no tag, tag is with last tray, manager made copy and put with oysters
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in outside bar not labeled. Manager asked bartender to label bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server area by inside bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
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. 8 oz of tuna.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in salad station area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in server area.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine on right side not working.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of fish and chicken flip top cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in salad area has dust build up
Walls in dish pit area missing wall tiles under dishwasher
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager double bucketed.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 yellowtail tuna not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw. 8 mahi
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In employee bathroom next to cook line.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam tags missing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom, dust pan, speed rack and prep cooler next to hand wash sink on back prep line. Manager removed dust pan and broom.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at inside bar, paper towels not coming out. Manager replaced paper towel roll.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters have dust build up, manager states they are scheduled to get cleaned
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above 3 door cooler is being held up with bucket.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All tiles in kitchen are soiled.
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. 2 yellowtail tuna 8 mahi
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water on prep table, manager removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in drink area wet nesting. Manager removed cups
Equipment in poor repair. Right ice machine not working, manager states they are waiting on a part.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust on deflector plate. Left ice machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fish roll top cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tuna rub seasoning not labeled on cook line.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen. Employee killed it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken tenders (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken filet (44F - Cold Holding), cooler top open during lunch, put ice bags on product
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oysters did not have a tag with them in the upright refrigerator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink not accessible behind the steam machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout kitchen is soiled with grease build up and dust
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above soups
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on bottom of cook line freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of raw chicken cooler on cook line not. Standing water bottom of oyster cooler in prep area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine is soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - employee scooping coleslaw with soufflé cup, no handle and no gloves. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose by keg cooler does not have a vacuum breaker
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A few tags missing last sell date
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain line from steamer is attached to hand wash sink on last prep line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Interior of flip top salad cooler is soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling by keg cooler has a large hole in it
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout entire kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dish pit area, personal items stored above clean dishes
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Sheet of ice build up bottom of reach in freezer on cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in the bottom of batter station cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and unwashed cherry tomatoes above washed lettuce and carrots in walk in cooler
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mash potatoes 56F cooling over night
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served for the month of June.
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. New hires less than 60 days
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at tea service area.
Hole in ceiling at the Tiki bar
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 G cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Batter station cooler. Standing water in beer cooler at shark bar.
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mash potatoes 56F cooling over night
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Half n half in cooler at shark bar 49F Mash potatoes cooled over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 41F blue cheese crumbles 49F in pantry cooler Produce walk in cooler diced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); Poke bowl cooler raw tuna 50F cooked chicken 50F cooked shrimp 47F placed in cooler at 9 line check was at 7 found cooler 39F at 11:09 found ambient thermometer at 50F Batter station cooler raw chicken liver 50F raw chicken 50F placed in cooler around 9:00 Shark bar half n half 49F
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served for the month of June.
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. New hires less than 60 days
No soap provided at handwash sink. Oyster bar
Prep cutting board stained Soda gun soiled at main bar.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector panel on ice machine soiled in the tea service area.
Clean ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Debris and rolled silverware behind coolers in main bar and tea service area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at tea service area.
Hole in ceiling at the Tiki bar
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 G cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Batter station cooler. Standing water in beer cooler at shark bar.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over mash potatoes and cut clean produce in produce walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind bag n box station
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Premier drink in sauce cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in server station
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle inside bar soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop product in prep fridge in kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom used for both men and women.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron, server tray and trash bags stored on soda bibs inside kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station wet nesting.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler unit inside bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink inside bar far side and no hand wash sign at sink in kitchen in middle of prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on cook line has heavy build up of food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at inside bar not inverted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in inside bar area. And walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish rub not labeled
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.