Squid Lips Riverdeck

1670 Indian River Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Squid Lips Riverdeck has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sebastian restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1 tag not dated January **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop products **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1 tag from 8-21-25

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent copy operator posted **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid drink mix walk in bar cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach reach in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Walk in bar cooler **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 15 clams no tag. Operator discarded

01B-03-5

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. 15 clams. Reach in cooler. Operator discarded

01C-01-4

02A-01-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Drink mix walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jul 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Squid Lips Riverdeck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Squid Lips Riverdeck on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Squid Lips Riverdeck?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Squid Lips Riverdeck.

How does Squid Lips Riverdeck compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?

Squid Lips Riverdeck most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sebastian average of 77.

Has Squid Lips Riverdeck's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Squid Lips Riverdeck have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Squid Lips Riverdeck means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Squid Lips Riverdeck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Squid Lips Riverdeck is inspected around three times per year on average.

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