PINCHERS CRAB SHACK
28580 BONITA CROSSING BLVD, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239.948.1313
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked beans in a holding well measured 125F and less than four hours since placing into service. Operator removed and reheated to 165F and returned to hot holding. baked beans (125F - Hot Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015030543 | Jun 26, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator arranged tags in proper order.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled in kitchen by reach in cooler. Operator labeled bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin outside by back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance by prep area in dish area.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and tote bags next to sauces in dry storage. Operator moved to proper storage.
Food stored on floor. Mayo buckets stored on ground in dish area. Operator moved to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided sign.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep/dish area.
Water draining onto floor surface near seafood display.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet on prep sink that had long hose attached and laying below the flood line.
Ice bucket was stored on floor between uses. Manager removed and took to the dish room.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed black build-up in the ice scoop holster at the soda tower. Manager removed for cleaning.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in small reach-in cooler placed into service 2 hours prior and at improper cold holding temperature. Operator removed all items from the unit and placed into an adjacent unit for cooling. cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); smoked grouper spread (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked beans in a holding well measured 125F and less than four hours since placing into service. Operator removed and reheated to 165F and returned to hot holding. baked beans (125F - Hot Holding)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the prep/dish area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal jackets and purse were stored on top of and in contact with/adjacent to spice containers in the prep area.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution at the bar exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator and employee emptied the sink and remixed solution to proper concentration. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm)
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips available to test solution at the bar three compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to the Bag-in-Box rack. Operator secured them during the visit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in multiple areas. Operator moved all items to proper storage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee was wearing a bracelet while preparing food at the salad maketable on the front line. Operator had employee remove bracelet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of drink dispensing heads on the side soda machine observed unclean. Ice scoop holster at the soda machine unclean. Operator removed and cleaned holster.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of conch observed thawing in a pan of standing water. Employee moved to the cooler.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade spray bottles at front line with butter and water in use. Operator removed spray bottles.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At triple sink area. 2-7-24
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Front of walk in cooler very dim, Operator changed light bulb to a higher wattage.
Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sink in dishwasher area
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, observed cooked crab claws being stored under raw fish. Operator rearranged products
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dishwasher area in triple sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dishwasher area in utility sink
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At bar area, observed several tumblers wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar area drain, and wall behind wine storage, near outdoor bar area, has accumulated mold like substance. Operator had areas cleaned and sanitized
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several small holes in walls in bar area and front line of kitchen
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.