PINCHERS CRAB SHACK
10029 GULF CENTER DR STE F-250, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-415-4040
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in electrical room across from ice machine in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025016591 | Feb 12, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2019031779 | May 2, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by packaged cups. Operator removed chemical.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator redid solution. Rechecked concentration at 300ppm.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at beverage/wait station near bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime, pink-like substance on walk in cooler curtains.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Observed raw shrimp and raw fish thawing in standing water. Observed temperature at 60F. Operator put ice on top of thawing seafood.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In center reach-in cooler front line below window to dining room, observed 3 packs thawed reduced-oxygen packaging tuna with label to removed still in package, per operator thawed 8/30/25. Operator discarded.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) under counter of back prep line.
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. In center reach-in cooler front line below window to dining room, observed 3 packs thawed reduced-oxygen packaging tuna with label to removed still in package, per operator thawed 8/30/25. Operator discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plugs, cords, separations between reach-in cooler tops, and water filters soiled with accumulation of debris in front line right side. Top shelves on cook line. Sides of fryers, under grill shelving..
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near back door of kitchen.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Vermin present, door by bar and large garage door at bar opened to outside, kitchen not sealed to bar area.
Feb 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches around water tank near prep sink on prep line, bottom shelf.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) in bar. Operator diluted to 300ppm quaternary sanitizer.
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 incorrect date marking on front line reach-in cooler right cooked crab claws, per operator received and opened 5 days ago. Operator properly datemarked the crab.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near back door of kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line observed scoops in standing water 75F, spatulas 86F. Operator discarded water, washed rinsed and sanitized utensils before returning to line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line cooler protein drawers with accumulated food residue, also side of grill above, tops of steamers with dust.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Vermin present, door by bar and large garage door at bar opened to outside, kitchen not sealed to bar area.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair by back door of kitchen around large drain.
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked whole crabs, tortillas, and prepped washed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in electrical room across from ice machine in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under left side of sink attached to dishwashing machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One bottle on handwash sink across from walk-in cooler. On in bar, one in dishwashing area, one by seafood display case, one in side service station near left entrance to kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches in electrical room across from ice machine in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen at back entrance around large drain.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair by back door of kitchen around large drain.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple food storage containers on back dry dish rack between walk-in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line removable hood vents, sides of equipment and sides of coolers with accumulated grease.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above ready to eat stone crab claws in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shrimp to a lower shelf.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in door handles on the cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed texture ceiling tile in the kitchen in various location above cooking / preparation areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed construction debris and dirt on floor off the back of the kitchen in the storage/ electrical room. Adjacent to the warewashing station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in and walk in cooler door gaskets.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly bait labeled by operator as "poison" in open container above oyster table. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on small prep table at entrance of kitchen. Operator labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on walls of crushed ice machine at end of cooks line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two,large CO2 cylinders unsecured next to bulk CO2 tank
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles present in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cooks line preparing food without a hair restraint. Operator provided hat.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at end of cooks line behind Taylor refrigeration unit has a build up of dust and grease.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator dumped and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
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