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 dateFebruary 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3495031
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8864216
DBPR license1506150

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 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

#11High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose by keg cooler does not have a vacuum breaker

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A few tags missing last sell date

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain line from steamer is attached to hand wash sink on last prep line

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Interior of flip top salad cooler is soiled

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling by keg cooler has a large hole in it

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout entire kitchen

#4Basic12B-07-4

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

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Sheet of ice build up bottom of reach in freezer on cook line

#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in the bottom of batter station cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and unwashed cherry tomatoes above washed lettuce and carrots in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.