Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SQUID LIPS WATERFRONT

1477 PINEAPPLE AVE · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3640491
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10942156
DBPR license1506150

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – 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

Stop Sale
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In employee bathroom next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam tags missing.

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters have dust build up, manager states they are scheduled to get cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above 3 door cooler is being held up with bucket. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All tiles in kitchen are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water on prep table, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clear cups in drink area wet nesting. Manager removed cups **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Right ice machine not working, manager states they are waiting on a part. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic14-34-4

Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with rust on deflector plate. Left ice machine.

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fish roll top cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tuna rub seasoning not labeled on cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.