SQUID LIPS

Name: SQUID LIPS
Address: 2200 S ORLANDO AVE, COCOA BEACH, FL, 32931, US
Rating: 86.9

2200 S ORLANDO AVE, COCOA BEACH, FL 32931

License #1501521

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86.9 Grade B / 100

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SQUID LIPS in COCOA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 17 minor.

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Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In well on service side of line cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding)
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over expo window for cook line is soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled. Condenser fan cover has an accumulation of mold like substance
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches observed throughout building
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date of last service on water filters
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon and raw shrimp removed from commercial packaging stored over fries.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under microwave. Knife used for mussels stored between wall and handwashing sink
[06-09-1] 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. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Beer taps at interior bar are soiled on under side

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-03-5] 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 in walk-in cooler
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife wedged between shelf and microwave on cook line
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade bucket 200ppm
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis drink machine at interior bar. Cutting board on cook line across from grill.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored with food contasurface facing upwards.
[38-11-4] Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Missing bulb over cook line
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificates for multiple employees
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to dish machine
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Box of ketchup bottles on the floor in room between kitchen and office
[11-26-1] 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. Unable to provide proof for any employees. Newest hire signed during inspection
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over expo window is soiled. Flour bin egregiously soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances. Beer caddies in reach-in coolers have an accumulation of mold like substances. Milk crates in beer walk-in cooler are soiled
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area is heavily soiled

Warning Issued
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Madyson
[06-09-1] 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. Fully thawed raw mahi and raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements SEE STOP SALE
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (56F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers raw shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (58F - Cold Holding); raw fish (58F - Cold Holding); wings (58F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler near oyster station raw tuna (61F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (63F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (63F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler near oyster station raw tuna (61F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (63F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (63F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE In walk in cooler mashed potatoes (56F - Cold Holding); slaw (56F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (56F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp base (56F - Cold Holding); chicken base (56F - Cold Holding); clam base (56F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE

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