Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs)

708 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs) has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs) is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed a 3 compartment sink at the open air downstairs bar. As per previous plan view requirements the triple sink has been repurposed as a dump sink and blender station. One compartment has been disconnected and covered .

16-25-5

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice held at room temperature of 50 F for about 30 minutes . Person in charge moved it immediately to the cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags with no date mark on them.

01C-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive accumulation of marks on cutting boards.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of standing water on kitchen floor.

36-22-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer at the salad station .

05-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside reach in cooler ( salad station) .

22-16-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures Observed walk in cooler fan is dusty..

36-50-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dishwasher machine located at the back side of the kitchen.

16-23-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area.

27-16-4

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.

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at preparation area.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs) on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs) compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs) most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs) have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs) 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 of Key West (Downstairs) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pinchers Crab Shack of Key West (Downstairs) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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