Pinchers Crab Shack
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
61
Score
Pinchers Crab Shack has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Pinchers Crab Shack's latest score of 61 falls below the Venice average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 2 doz raw shell oysters at reach-in cooler on cooks line with no accompanying tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front fish display and prep area was blocked with pans. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed 2 doz raw shell oysters at reach-in cooler on cooks line with no accompanying tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves at cooks line with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and hoses in walk-in cooler for beer have buildup of mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-27-5
61
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of Raid bug spray in back hall by office.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked ribs under raw fish in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-18-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Operator now has copy of Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
11-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled under counter at wait station in back of restaurant and at bar. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting glass at bar area.
24-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed glass at bar stacked as clean, but still had heavy food residue on them. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-18-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-18-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of make table shelf at rear wait station area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-8-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
50
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw soft shell crab over sliced cheese and tortillas in cooks line refrigerator draw. Observed operator rearrange food for proper storage. Repeat 10-17-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance on hose line equipment in beer keg cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean plastic food containers after cleaning, stored on clean pan rack next to dishwasher area. Observed operator had staff remove and clean containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to clean plastic food containers after cleaning, stored on clean pan rack next to dishwasher area. Observed operator had staff remove and clean containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed gar dumpster is missing one half of lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on shelf at front of cooks line over plastic silverware and ket packages. Observed operator move sanitizer bucket to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Several food storage containers cracked and broken at clean pan rack by dishwasher area. Observed operator had employee remove all cracked containers from use. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
61
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag raw clams over cooked crab and coleslaw mix in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move clam for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink by ice machine in kitchen. Observed operator removed bucket. Repeat 2-27-3 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
78
Feb 27, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at back wait station by office soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink by kitchen ice machine not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by cart. Observed operator remove cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser jammed at employee restroom and dishwasher area. Observed operator fix towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Observed hot water at employee bathroom at 75F.Repeat 2-20-23 **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at wait station by office.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage at prep sink by Walk-in cooler. Observed employee remove beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at clean pan rack by dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in Walk-in freezer. Observed operator move items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in container of standing water at 72F at bar. Observed operator remove utensils and place clean utensils in empty dry container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device. Observed racket style bug zapper at back bar area. Observed operator remove zapper. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven at back prep line with buildup of dust and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor. Observed operator place bucket in a bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed outside mop sink not draining.
29-20-5
43
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects at dishwasher area and 2 at trash cans by front line expediter area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemical on dish rack over clean dishes at wait staff station by kitchen entrance. Observed operator move chemical spray bottle. Observed can of spray paint in tub of clean plastic squeeze bottles, pasty bags and plastic containers on clean pan rack at dishwasher area. Observed operator remove can of spray paint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee bathroom. Observed operator replace towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray at wait staff station by kitchen entrance. Observed operator label spray bottle. Repeat 8-26-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink between dishwasher area and prep area. Observed operator hand plumber fix kink in hot water hose line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build of dirt, slime on bottom counter at dishwasher area. Observed operator clean area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food stuck on clean plastic containers and pastry bags and clean dish rack by prep area. Observed operator remove item from clean dish rack and place to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled cloth on bottom shelf of dishwasher area under cutting board rack. Observed operator remove soiled cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of seasoned margarin and butter flavored oil on floor at cooks line by sautee station. Observed operator place items on plastic container 6 off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
39
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed dish machine at bar at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator prime machine and recheck sanitizer at 50 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at bar. Observed operator label bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance at ice machine at fish counter and across from dishwasher area. Observed operator have employee clean ice machines. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at rack by dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on on containers at dish rack by dishwasher area . **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinchers Crab Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinchers Crab Shack on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinchers Crab Shack?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pinchers Crab Shack.
How does Pinchers Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Pinchers Crab Shack most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Pinchers Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinchers Crab Shack have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pinchers Crab Shack means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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