FISHLIPS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

Based on 10 health inspections, FISHLIPS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL in CAPE CANAVERAL has earned a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file

610 GLEN CHEEK DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13527015

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over downstairs service aisle are improperly seated and beginning to cave in
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frame
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line between stovetop and flat top. Utensils in standing water at 82°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib under dish machine
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine upstairs is soiled Repeat Violation

9/30/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13531791

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/25/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13529122

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/24/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13526296

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 9 live flying insects at interior downstairs bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed 7 live flying insects **Time Extended**

9/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10908777

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room behind host stand Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish area. Operator posted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in protective manner. Cases of single service on the floor in dry storage room behind kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4: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. Units behind interior bars at 10-25ppm. Tech serviced units during inspection 50ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 9 live flying insects at interior downstairs bar Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David expired on 9/8/25
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine at upstairs exterior bar is soiled. Soda gun dispenser tips at upstairs interior bar are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

4/22/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10783231

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/19/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8881719

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 6 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At upstairs exterior server station Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin at downstairs soda machine on service line has an accumulation of mold like substance Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In upstairs exterior service station over soda machine. In downstairs dry storage room behind hostess stand
  • 21-16-4:Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Clean towels in storage room behind hostess stand are stored under bottles of degreaser. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dish washer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods over flat top on cook line have an accumulation of grease dripping over cooking surface. Operator cleaned Door curtains of beer walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Operator is vacuum sealing soups while hot and chilling in ice bath. Not maintaining temperature monitoring, date with time markings. Product not removed form package within 48 hours. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4: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. 0ppm at main dish machine in kitchen and upstairs interior bar. 10ppm at upstairs exterior bar. Tech arrived during inspection 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in walk in cooler soups (45F - Cold Holding).
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on shelf above condiments at service stations near sliding glass doors. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at upstairs soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
  • 52-02-4:Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Lime juice used in "uno mas" does not meet guidelines to use term "fresh". Operator removed menu page from use until able to reprint Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish washer Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing soups while hot and chilling in ice bath. Not maintaining temperature monitoring, date with time markings. Product not removed form package within 48 hours. Warning
  • 03G-18-5:Intermediate - Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food.
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters next to water heaters

9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8785545

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior rear wall of ice bin for soda machine in service aisle is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler next walk in freezer door
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of beverage napkins on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink in service aisle Repeat Violation
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on brunch menus. Operator marked Corrected On-Site

1/29/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8485307

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on bar top in reach of customers. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute of oasis machine at downstairs bar in soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at downstairs bar is being used as dump sink

8/28/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8384165

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between pieces of equipment in flip top reach in cooler salad line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding Hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of sanitizer wiping cloths stored on shelf over napkins at upstairs service station. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna dishes on gluten-free menus. Operator marked Corrected On-Site