Pinchers Crab Shack
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Pinchers Crab Shack has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Wesley Chapel restaurants, the typical score is 86; Pinchers Crab Shack is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Raw shucked oysters taken out of box and tag thrown away with box. Spoke with management about importance of keeping these tags for 90 days just like their clam tags.
01C-11-4
95
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler being soiled with food debris. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top units. Manager stated that they have new ones on the way.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two 5 gallon containers of fruit juice being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the pipes.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime like substance in the interior of the ice machine near the kitchen entrance. Manager had employee clean the interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
78
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled on storage shelf Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On fan pipes in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted at mop sink Corrected observed employee inverted **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on cookline grill Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in breading station on cook line. Observed 10 live flies in dish area Observed 53 live flies on ceiling in kitchen 45 on expo/server station glass windows 4 live flies on walls in mop sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken. Observed gap in between mop sink and wall in back. By walk in cooler **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout whole kitchen, server area and dish area along with cracked floor tiles **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed 2 hand sinks by front display with closest trash can approximately 30 feet away **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine **Warning**
36-01-4
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Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.at two door cooler under counter Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Conch Fritter Mix (55F - Cold Holding). Manager states all items were 41F at 11am. Manager moved to different cooler to chill quickly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by triple sink blocked by kegs. Manager removed kegs. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by seafood display case. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water does not turn on at sink by fryers. 79F at hand sink by display case. 77F at waiter station.
27-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dish machine.
36-27-5
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Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Clams with no tag in reach in cooler on line and at wait station cooler.
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Clams in reach in cooler on line and at wait station missing tag. See stop sale. Manager discarded clams. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at bar. Manager turned hot water on, 100F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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. Milk with no date mark. Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Standing water on floor of walk in cooler.
29-49-6
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinchers Crab Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinchers Crab Shack on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinchers Crab Shack?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pinchers Crab Shack.
How does Pinchers Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Pinchers Crab Shack most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Pinchers Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinchers Crab Shack have averaged around five 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 two times per year on average.
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