PINCHERS CRAB SHACK
1200 FIFTH AVE S #8, Naples FL 34102 · 239.434.6616
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (125F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 165F and returned for hot holding.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017028791 | May 12, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not marked with date last sold. Educated operator on proper date marking. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened more than 24 hours ago not due marked. Operator provided date. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer. Operator moved for proper storage. Priority: Basic
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator setting up manual sanitizer for sanitation.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (125F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 165F and returned for hot holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing bleach and another cleaner stored on shelf with clean equipment. Operator moved for proper storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution on bar testing at Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator got new and instructed employee to use less chemical.. Now testing at Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened two days ago per operator and not date marked. Educated operator on proper date marking and operator provided date.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of chemical not labeled. Operator discarded spray bottle.. Repeat 4/17/2025.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour removed from bag and not labeled. Repeat 4/17/2025.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at prep area.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filters properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment soiled with grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled flour container.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer and primed machine now testing at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over crab cakes made with cooked crab. Operator moved for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed six pieces of seared tuna at: seared tuna (51F - Cold Holding); seared tuna (48F - Cold Holding); seared tuna (46F - Cold Holding) at seafood station overnight per operator. Operator discarded tuna.
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. Observed about 10 food handler trainings expired in September 2024. Instructed operator on proper training.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic and metal pans on back racks. Repeat 1/10/2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cook line closest to prep area. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at end of cook line closest to dish machine. Operator provided soap.
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. Observed Mahi Mahi and Salmon still in sealed bags thawing in walk in cooler with labeling indicating to remove from packaging before thawing. Product not completely thawed yet. Educated operator on proper thawing, showed operator that instructions could be on box and not individual bags. Operator opened fish packages.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in back storage area. Operator separated for proper drying.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored in bin on floor. Operator moved for proper storage.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in coolers and reach in freezer. Operator removed beverages from locations.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over cooked crab in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the raw scallops on the bottom shelf in the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on the shelf above Splenda packet at the servers station. Operator removed the sanitizer spray bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the soda nozzle at the bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at the severs station near the bar. Operator removed the wet wiping rags.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the entrance of the kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on the shelf at the dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name of baking soda. Operator labeled the container of baking soda.
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