Pincher Crab Shack
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Pincher Crab Shack eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Pincher Crab Shack's latest score of 78 falls below the Lakewood Ranch average of 89. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled dicer on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Co2 tanks not secured at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food containers stored with old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
14-17-4
78
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty dishware and plateware then to clean without a glove change or handwashing. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled dicer on the cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the vents over the dish area soiled and rusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee on the cook line eating tacos. Operator coached him. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the vents over the dish area soiled and rusty.
36-34-5
90
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip over grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1" gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
86
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Conch sauce 30 days old in walk in cooler. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Conch sauce 30 days old in walk in cooler. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a gallon of anti-freeze stored on the floor below hotel pans on metro shelf near back door. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen oysters thawing on kitchen counter. Operator removed and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1" gap at the bottom of the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or stored properly in a protected container. Operator removed and covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the preparation area covered by a cutting board. Manager removed the cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean utensils stored under a non chemical admitting pest control device in the the back kitchen area. Manager removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked together on storage shelf in rear of kitchen with water droplets inside containers. Operator removed to have cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cookline heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler on cook line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop on cook line in container of a dry good. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pincher Crab Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pincher Crab Shack on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pincher Crab Shack?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pincher Crab Shack.
How does Pincher Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?
Pincher Crab Shack most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.
Has Pincher Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pincher Crab Shack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pincher Crab Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pincher Crab Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pincher Crab Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.
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