FT MYERS BEACH, Lee County

PINCHERS CRAB SHACK

18100 SAN CARLOS BLVD, FT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Mar 11, 2026
City
FT MYERS BEACH
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 24433598

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.

32-04-4

Detail 24433597

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

32-12-6

Detail 24433599

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom

08B-49-4

Detail 24433596

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

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24062811

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.

41-17-4

Detail 24062812

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

32-04-4

Detail 24062813

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

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 23716895

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

41-17-4

Detail 23716893

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at rear wait station. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23716894

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door is not self closing.

40-06-5

Detail 23716892

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.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23557700

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. After three attempts at the surface of the plates Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23557699

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Five live roaches observed under dish machine in and around the electrical box. Operator used approved aerosol insecticide spray and killed all roaches observed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23557701

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as a dump sink. Warning

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 23223290

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

53B-14-5

Detail 23223291

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

08B-49-4

Detail 23223288

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

24-08-4

Detail 23223289

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Soda cups in wait station stacked while still wet.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 22775906

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three pound salmon loin fully thawed wile still under reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler

29-34-4

Detail 22775908

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose in dish area with no attached vacuum breaker at bibb.

11-26-1

Detail 22775907

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. Operator unable to locate, blank copies of DBPR Form HR 5030-103 available and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22775909

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. Three pound salmon loin fully thawed wile still under reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler

36-17-5

Detail 22775910

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles and sub floor in disrepair at seafood market.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 22463176

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22463177

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

41-10-4

Detail 22463179

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

06-09-1

Detail 22463178

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

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21731322

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

11-27-4

Detail 21731323

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21731320

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as a dump sink

13-07-4

Detail 21731321

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

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21298815

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.

36-37-5

Detail 21298812

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

14-09-4

Detail 21298813

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on back prep table deeply grooved.

12B-07-4

Detail 21298811

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

36-17-5

Detail 21298814

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind bar. Repeat from 06-03-2022 Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21298810

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On old clean and sanitized food containers on back storage rack.

Jun 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21127784

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three number 10 cans of Bush's Baked Beans in dry storage room with dented lids.

22-20-5

Detail 21127787

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside both ice machines adjacent to the office. Repeat from 04-14-2022 Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21127789

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as scoop in Seafood breaded bin. Operator removed plate. . Repeat from 04-14-2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21127783

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles in the kitchen are acoustic tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat from 04-14-2022 Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21127785

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At vents in prep kitchen. Repeat from 04-14-2022 Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21127782

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear door next to dish machine. Repeat from 04-14-2022. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21127786

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles and missing grout behind bar.

21-12-4

Detail 21127788

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Operator returned to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

22-20-5

Detail 21011907

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the ice machine next to the office.

14-01-5

Detail 21011905

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a non handled container being used as a scoop in the flour container. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21011906

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles in the kitchen are acoustic tiles that are not smooth and easily cleanable.

36-34-5

Detail 21011908

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on the ceiling and vents on the back preparation line. Repeat from 03-10-2022 Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21011909

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At exterior door at the dish machine area. Repeat from 03%10-2022 Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21011903

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tile behind bar.

12B-13-4

Detail 21011904

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a partial bottle of water in the walk in cooler. Operator removed beverage. Repeat from 03-10-2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21011910

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw Cobia fish uncovered on a sheet pan in the walk in cooler. Operator plastic wrapped fish. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 21011911

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at oyster shucking station. Operator put soiled cloth in dirty linen bag. Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-28-4

Detail 20920261

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook on cell phone and hands on cloths then engaged in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20920255

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat tortillas In reach-in cooler under cook line. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20920257

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

31B-03-4

Detail 20920258

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20920259

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

08B-49-4

Detail 20920264

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20920262

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

14-11-4

Detail 20920254

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn.

35B-01-4

Detail 20920265

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20920260

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20920263

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20920266

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected in prep station. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20920256

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water faucet leaking observed maintenance currently repairing faucet . Corrective Action Taken

Sep 22, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-02-4

Detail 20530621

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20530624

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cream mix 45°F cold hold overnight. Cream mix discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20530622

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheesecake 46°F cold hold less than 4 hrs. Cheesecake moved to working reach in cooler. Observed . Cream mix 45°F cold hold overnight. Stop Sale Cream mix discarded. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20530619

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in side wait station blocked by coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20530627

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at front seafood display area.

24-08-4

Detail 20530629

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

35B-01-4

Detail 20530618

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside and employee restroom door.

29-09-4

Detail 20530620

Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink at front display area.

36-22-4

Detail 20530625

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of ice bin. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20530623

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20530628

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Side beverage wait station.

16-46-4

Detail 20530626

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.