Shaking Crab
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
33
Score
Shaking Crab has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 31, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Bonita Springs average 80, so Shaking Crab trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming 3 times. Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat mussels and clams. Operator moved to proper storage. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of ground bean sauce with severely dented rims. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bag in sink blocking ability to use. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled in kitchen by triple sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken wings in sink. Informed operator of proper thawing methods. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken broth stored on floor in freezer. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks and keys stored above food preparation area. Operator moved to proper storage. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and ice machine is in disrepair. **Warning**
22-20-5
33
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink substance not labeled in spray bottle by dishwasher and front bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: No label. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener rusted and soiled in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin around gaps and in disrepair. Located in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pillow in kitchen on shelf with cracker boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Pillow observed with cracker boxes. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator fixed to proper concentration (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over garlic in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming 3 times, operator replacing sanitizer. Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitization, 50ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed gold label soy sauce 4 5lbs cans, hoisin sauce 2 10 lbs, ground bean sauce 4 5 lbs cans, and 1 pineapple juice can 46 floz. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener rusted and soiled in back kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed operator using pool chlorine test strips. Spoke to operator about proper testing materials. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink substance not labeled in spray bottle by dishwasher and front bar area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin around gaps and in disrepair. Located in back kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pillow in kitchen on shelf with cracker boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
35
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated Operator on dating each tag when last piece served/sold.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A metal scrubbie was stored in the basin of a hand sink behind the bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink next to the dish sink.
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in water at76F next to the ricecooker. Operator removed spoons and replaced with clean spoons, stored on a clean, dry surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A pan of frozen beef was thawing at room temperature on a shelf by the dish sink. Explained proper thawing methods to Operator, who placed back in refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal Crocs/shoes were stored adjacent to sheet pans on the bottom shelf of the prep table. Operator removed shoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bucket of onions and peppers was stored on the floor in the prep area. Operator moved to the walk-in cooler. Two cases of raw shell eggs were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Interior deflector at the large ice machine cracked with rusted screws.
14-13-4
58
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. Supply bucket was empty. Supply was replaced and machine tested at proper concentration. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of shampoo stored on a shelf with food and single-service lids in the back room.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server station handwashing sink obstructed by sanitizer bucket sitting in front of the basin.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing green liquid substance not labeled, located at the prep sink. Unlabeled spray bottle next to the handwashing sink in the center server area.
41-17-4
Basic - Five employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back side of walk-in cooler door handle has heavily encrusted debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A pair of shoes was stored on a shelf under a prep table alongside clean sheet pans.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two rice spoons stored in standing water next to the rice cooker. Employee removed the water and stored spoons properly on a clean dry surface. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
50
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough medicine above prep table across from cook line. The operator removed the bottle of cough medicine above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
64
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator switched containers to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Women's restroom.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing at standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container.
02D-01-5
39
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shaking Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shaking Crab on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shaking Crab?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shaking Crab.
How does Shaking Crab compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Shaking Crab most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Shaking Crab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shaking Crab have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shaking Crab means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Shaking Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shaking Crab is inspected around three times per year on average.
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