PINCHERS CRAB SHACK
28330 PASEO DR STE 185, Wesley Chapel FL 33543 · 813-528-8715
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
APR 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in breading station on cook line. Observed 10 live flies in dish area Observed 53 live flies on ceiling in kitchen 45 on expo/server station glass windows 4 live flies on walls in mop sink
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023056688 | Aug 23, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar had glassware inside. Manager moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in clear cups next to soda station in server alley.
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a raw piece of salmon stored on top of ready to eat sliced cheese. Manager removed.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Raw shucked oysters taken out of box and tag thrown away with box. Spoke with management about importance of keeping these tags for 90 days just like their clam tags.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler being soiled with food debris. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top units. Manager stated that they have new ones on the way.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime like substance in the interior of the ice machine near the kitchen entrance. Manager had employee clean the interior.
Food stored on floor. Observed two 5 gallon containers of fruit juice being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the pipes.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for oysters, employee properly organized tags.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in spice container in store room. Manager removed bowl from container
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Cover missing in handicap stall
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board on cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. top of rack in washing area. manager corrected to allow for air drying
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of crab on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed food from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled floor drain in bar area
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cookline at knife block
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.on floor near mop sink. Manager stored mop properly
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary 0 ppm, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm), operator replaced container with proper sanitation.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled on storage shelf Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On fan pipes in walk-in freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted at mop sink Corrected observed employee inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on cookline grill Corrected observed employee label
Aug 24, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout whole kitchen, server area and dish area along with cracked floor tiles
Aug 23, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in breading station on cook line. Observed 10 live flies in dish area Observed 53 live flies on ceiling in kitchen 45 on expo/server station glass windows 4 live flies on walls in mop sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken. Observed gap in between mop sink and wall in back. By walk in cooler
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout whole kitchen, server area and dish area along with cracked floor tiles
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed 2 hand sinks by front display with closest trash can approximately 30 feet away
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.