PINCHERS CRAB SHACK
900 VENETIA BAY BLVD, Venice FL 34285 · 941-485-9196
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
★ 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--2024011772 | Jan 18, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 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 →
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed measuring device not properly working.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the GM the Oyster Consumer Advisory HR Form 5025-531. The GM printed out Oyster Consumer Advisory and Posted it during Inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in prep area gasket torn.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil touching the hush puppy mix and conch critter mix. The GM removed utensils from conch and hush puppy mix.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink handles behind front counter display case has rust like substance on them.
Open dumpster lid. The GM closed dumpster lid during inspection.
May 19, 2026□ 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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Reach-in cooler shelves at cooks line with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and hoses in walk-in cooler for beer have buildup of mold-like substance.
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 2 doz raw shell oysters at reach-in cooler on cooks line with no accompanying tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front fish display and prep area was blocked with pans. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed 2 doz raw shell oysters at reach-in cooler on cooks line with no accompanying tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Reach-in cooler shelves at cooks line with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and hoses in walk-in cooler for beer have buildup of mold-like substance.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink at end of cooks line not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by cart of clean dishes. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed towel dispensers at end of cooks line and by dishwasher area not dispensing towels. Operator checked and fixed towel dispensers.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed pan of 2 doz raw shell oysters at cooks line without tag or any identification info. Reviewed policy with operator and Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab cakes at cooks line prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Operator corrected date information.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purses, hats and hoodies on dry food and paper goods shelf across from dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection 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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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of Raid bug spray in back hall by office.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked ribs under raw fish in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-18-24
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Operator now has copy of Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled under counter at wait station in back of restaurant and at bar. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting glass at bar area.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed glass at bar stacked as clean, but still had heavy food residue on them. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-18-24
Open dumpster lid. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-18-24
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of make table shelf at rear wait station area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-8-24
Jan 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw soft shell crab over sliced cheese and tortillas in cooks line refrigerator draw. Observed operator rearrange food for proper storage. Repeat 10-17-23
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance on hose line equipment in beer keg cooler.
Old food stuck to clean plastic food containers after cleaning, stored on clean pan rack next to dishwasher area. Observed operator had staff remove and clean containers.
Old labels stuck to clean plastic food containers after cleaning, stored on clean pan rack next to dishwasher area. Observed operator had staff remove and clean containers.
Open dumpster lid. Observed gar dumpster is missing one half of lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on shelf at front of cooks line over plastic silverware and ket packages. Observed operator move sanitizer bucket to lower shelf.
Several food storage containers cracked and broken at clean pan rack by dishwasher area. Observed operator had employee remove all cracked containers from use.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag raw clams over cooked crab and coleslaw mix in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move clam for proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink by ice machine in kitchen. Observed operator removed bucket. Repeat 2-27-3
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.