PINCHERS CRAB SHACK
18100 SAN CARLOS BLVD, Ft Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239.415.8973
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
FEB 25
APR 25
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AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Five live roaches observed under dish machine in and around the electrical box. Operator used approved aerosol insecticide spray and killed all roaches observed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025010259 | Feb 17, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator emptied and refilled to achieve: Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator emptied and refilled to achieve: Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on underside of Island Oasis frozen drink machine. Operator began cleaning during inspection
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. Wendy M expired on 03-14-2026 and Michelle F expired on 04-03-2026
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.pipe at hand sink in employee restroom is leaking.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chipped ice machine has mold like growth at ice chute.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door not self closing, closer broken. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-24-2025
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee leftovers stored on shelf with open tray of rice in walk in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle and at ice chute of Island Oasis machine behind bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle, per operator, containing degreaser in back prep area unlabeled. Bottle was labeled during inspection This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-18-2025
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to employee bathroom across from dish room is not self closing. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-18-2025
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ John Calabrese certified on 01-03-2020 and expired on 01-03-2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at rear wait station. Operator labeled during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door is not self closing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees sweatshirts hanging from clean dish rack.
Feb 14, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. After three attempts at the surface of the plates Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Five live roaches observed under dish machine in and around the electrical box. Operator used approved aerosol insecticide spray and killed all roaches observed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as a dump sink.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs removed from package, per operator 24 hours ago not date marked. Operator marked with date
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. Felix expired in 09-28-2024
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler shelf not segregated and labeled. Operator separated and labeled as employee food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Soda cups in wait station stacked while still wet.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three pound salmon loin fully thawed wile still under reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose in dish area with no attached vacuum breaker at bibb.
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. Operator unable to locate, blank copies of DBPR Form HR 5030-103 available and signed during inspection.
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. Three pound salmon loin fully thawed wile still under reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles and sub floor in disrepair at seafood market.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023Warning 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 small flies in bar area near cooler and tap handles.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on expo line rice (122 F - Hot Holding) per operator, place put less than two hours prior. Operator reheated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fruit fly spray stored on counter with to go containers at wait station. Operator removed chemicals
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. Walk in cooler 3 packages of tuna still under reduced oxygen packaging.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.