Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SQUID LIPS

2200 S ORLANDO AVE · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3359259
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8378519
DBPR license1501521

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna fully defrosted in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – 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

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna for poke bowls. Operator marked menus **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in scallions. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling and floor in room between kitchen and office have water damage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic06-09-1

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. Raw tuna fully defrosted in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-36-4

Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over fry station are soiled

#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple

#7Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In kitchen

#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in room between kitchen and office

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.