SQUID LIPS WATERFRONT
1477 PINEAPPLE AVE · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – 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 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Manager diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw tuna over cooked chicken and tortillas. In reach-in cooler raw fish over blue cheese. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In batter station reach-in cooler raw cobia (51F – Cold Holding); raw mahi (48F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding); raw liver (49F – Cold Holding). In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding) In glass door reach-in cooler butter packets (47F – Cold Holding).
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In batter station reach-in cooler raw cobia (51F – Cold Holding); raw mahi (48F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding); raw liver (49F – Cold Holding). In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding) In glass door reach-in cooler butter packets (47F – Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sternos on shelf over single service cups at service station by kitchen. Sanitizer bucket stored on ledge over ice machine. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
55-01-5Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Not on bill
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not in chronological order. Manager placed in order **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing on multiple tags **Repeat Violation**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Manager only provided tags for September and October
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips at bars. Soda gun holster at interior bar. Beer tower at interior bar.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters for ice machines and soda systems
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at each bar has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate. Oasis drink maker dispenser chute **Repeat Violation**
16-16-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Exterior bar area
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in coolers have an accumulation of mold like substances on shelves, walls, condenser units and keg lines. Top shelf over expo is soiled. Clean pan storage bin on oven has an accumulation of debris
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Manager pulled off of bat tops **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On speed rack in middle of kitchen. Raw pork and raw beef being thawed by ambient temperature. Moved into walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
16-25-5Basic – Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Triple sink in use at exterior bar **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.