PINCHERS CRAB SHACK

Based on 9 health inspections, PINCHERS CRAB SHACK in FORT MYERS BEACH has earned a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

San Carlos Boulevard

Florida, 33931

Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)

Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13529814

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

22-20-5:Basic - 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.
32-04-4:Basic - 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
32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom
08B-49-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

9/24/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10913164

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

32-04-4:Basic - 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 Repeat Violation
22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
41-17-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

4/18/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10780957

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door is not self closing.
40-06-5:Basic - 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.
53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at rear wait station. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

2/14/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10780403

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/14/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8993930

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int

22-41-4:High Priority - 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) Warning
35A-05-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as a dump sink. Warning

10/2/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8724522

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

08B-49-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Soda cups in wait station stacked while still wet.
02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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

4/3/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8558990

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

06-09-1:Basic - 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
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles and sub floor in disrepair at seafood market.
01B-13-4:High Priority - 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
29-34-4:High Priority - 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.
11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

12/6/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8558812

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/27/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8345968

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 basic

06-09-1:Basic - 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. Warning
35A-02-6:High Priority - 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. Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fruit fly spray stored on counter with to go containers at wait station. Operator removed chemicals Corrected On-Site Warning