Pinchers Crab Shack
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Pinchers Crab Shack 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet on prep sink” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Bonita Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back of kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep/dish area.
36-34-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface near seafood display.
29-03-4
86
May 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet on prep sink that had long hose attached and laying below the flood line.
29-34-4
Basic - Ice bucket was stored on floor between uses. Manager removed and took to the dish room. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed black build-up in the ice scoop holster at the soda tower. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
78
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution at the bar exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator and employee emptied the sink and remixed solution to proper concentration. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips available to test solution at the bar three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of conch observed thawing in a pan of standing water. Employee moved to the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to the Bag-in-Box rack. Operator secured them during the visit.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in multiple areas. Operator moved all items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee was wearing a bracelet while preparing food at the salad maketable on the front line. Operator had employee remove bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of drink dispensing heads on the side soda machine observed unclean. Ice scoop holster at the soda machine unclean. Operator removed and cleaned holster. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade spray bottles at front line with butter and water in use. Operator removed spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At triple sink area. 2-7-24 **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Front of walk in cooler very dim, Operator changed light bulb to a higher wattage. **Corrected On-Site**
38-04-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sink in dishwasher area
29-03-4
64
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, observed cooked crab claws being stored under raw fish. Operator rearranged products **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dishwasher area in triple sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dishwasher area in utility sink
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At bar area, observed several tumblers wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar area drain, and wall behind wine storage, near outdoor bar area, has accumulated mold like substance. Operator had areas cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Several small holes in walls in bar area and front line of kitchen
36-24-5
55
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station reach-in cooler: cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) per operator for less than one hour. Operator called technician and iced down potentially hazardous food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents and surrounding tiles in dishwashing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings and tools mixed on shelves with food for customers on dry storage rack near walk-in cooler. Operator separated all items for proper food protection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area an at far end of bar. This is a repeat violation from 8/16/2022. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water around drain near bar in front kitchen, not draining. This is a repeat violation from 8/16/2022. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside dry storage shed, boxes single service tray liners, gloves and to go boxes stored on floor.
25-05-4
67
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back of walk-in cooler. This is a repeat violation from 4/1/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinchers Crab Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinchers Crab Shack on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinchers Crab Shack?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet on prep sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pinchers Crab Shack.
How does Pinchers Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Pinchers Crab Shack most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Pinchers Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinchers 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 Pinchers 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 Pinchers Crab Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pinchers Crab Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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