Pinchers Crab Shack
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Pinchers Crab Shack appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed”, showing up three times.
Pinchers Crab Shack's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers Beach average of 82. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
08B-49-4
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.
22-20-5
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
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom
32-12-6
82
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
22-02-4
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**
41-17-4
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**
32-04-4
78
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at rear wait station. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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
53A-03-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door is not self closing.
32-04-4
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.
40-06-5
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
53B-14-5
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**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Soda cups in wait station stacked while still wet.
24-08-4
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**
08B-49-4
74
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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**
03B-01-6
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**
41-10-4
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**
35A-02-6
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**
06-09-1
61
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding) on front line; operator discarded prior to determining if a stop sale was needed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Written procedures for clean up. shrimp DBPR HR Form 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping food was wearing a bracelet. Operator had employee remove jewelry **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
67
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder at server station has a mold like substance inside.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles present in the kitchen on the cooks line. Repeat from 06-03-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on back prep table deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to Scampi butter. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind bar. Repeat from 06-03-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On old clean and sanitized food containers on back storage rack.
16-46-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinchers Crab Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinchers Crab Shack on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinchers Crab Shack?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pinchers Crab Shack.
How does Pinchers Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Pinchers Crab Shack most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
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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