Squid Lips Waterfront
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
82
Score
Squid Lips Waterfront appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average is 84, putting Squid Lips Waterfront squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in salad station area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of fish and chicken flip top cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls in dish pit area missing wall tiles under dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High 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. Tested 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 4oz packages of tuna in reach in cooler not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice in cook line hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In inside bar hand sink. Manager put soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Oysters in reach in cooler on salad line has no tag, tag is with last tray, manager made copy and put with oysters **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in outside bar not labeled. Manager asked bartender to label bottle **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server area by inside bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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. 8 oz of tuna. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in salad station area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in server area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine on right side not working. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of fish and chicken flip top cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in salad area has dust build up
36-27-5
Basic - Walls in dish pit area missing wall tiles under dishwasher
36-24-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager double bucketed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
27
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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
01B-13-4
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**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam tags missing.
01C-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
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**
31B-05-4
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**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above 3 door cooler is being held up with bucket. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All tiles in kitchen are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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
06-09-1
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in drink area wet nesting. Manager removed cups **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right ice machine not working, manager states they are waiting on a part. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust on deflector plate. Left ice machine.
14-34-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fish roll top cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tuna rub seasoning not labeled on cook line.
02D-01-5
33
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mash potatoes 56F cooling over night **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served for the month of June. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New hires less than 60 days - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Batter station cooler. Standing water in beer cooler at shark bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at tea service area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in ceiling at the Tiki bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 G cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
52
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 41F blue cheese crumbles 49F in pantry cooler Produce walk in cooler diced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); Poke bowl cooler raw tuna 50F cooked chicken 50F cooked shrimp 47F placed in cooler at 9 line check was at 7 found cooler 39F at 11:09 found ambient thermometer at 50F Batter station cooler raw chicken liver 50F raw chicken 50F placed in cooler around 9:00 Shark bar half n half 49F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Half n half in cooler at shark bar 49F Mash potatoes cooled over night
01B-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mash potatoes 56F cooling over night **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served for the month of June.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New hires less than 60 days
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Oyster bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Prep cutting board stained Soda gun soiled at main bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector panel on ice machine soiled in the tea service area.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Debris and rolled silverware behind coolers in main bar and tea service area.
36-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at tea service area.
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in ceiling at the Tiki bar
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 G cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Batter station cooler. Standing water in beer cooler at shark bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over mash potatoes and cut clean produce in produce walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind bag n box station
36-27-5
19
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Premier drink in sauce cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in server station **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
90
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle inside bar soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop product in prep fridge in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom used for both men and women.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron, server tray and trash bags stored on soda bibs inside kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler unit inside bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink inside bar far side and no hand wash sign at sink in kitchen in middle of prep line.**Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on cook line has heavy build up of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at inside bar not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in inside bar area. And walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish rub not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. conch fritters (59-63F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. conch fritters (59-63F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding) Operator took temps this morning at 41F, suggested rapid chill for cheese. Operator discarded of conch fritters
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin at bar top has black like substance Soda Gina inside bar Cutting board cookline stained operator changed to a new one **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Has drink strainer and cup in hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In ice machine room
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In ice machine room
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at outside bar
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted in bar area **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens bathroom In ice machine room
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda lines accumulated black like substance at inside bar Soda plates on server drink machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar by the water
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishmachine wall soiled
36-27-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Squid Lips Waterfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Squid Lips Waterfront on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Squid Lips Waterfront?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Squid Lips Waterfront.
How does Squid Lips Waterfront compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Squid Lips Waterfront most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Squid Lips Waterfront's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Squid Lips Waterfront have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Squid Lips Waterfront means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Squid Lips Waterfront inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Squid Lips Waterfront is inspected around three times per year on average.
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