Wesley Chapel, Pasco County

PINCHERS CRAB SHACK

28330 PASEO DR STE 185, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
May 26, 2026
City
Wesley Chapel
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 24592290

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a raw piece of salmon stored on top of ready to eat sliced cheese. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

01C-11-4

Detail 24359771

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.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23697153

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.

22-20-5

Detail 23697155

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23697154

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

14-69-4

Detail 23697156

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the pipes.

Jul 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

01C-05-4

Detail 22995083

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for oysters, employee properly organized tags.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22995082

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

14-01-5

Detail 22995080

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in spice container in store room. Manager removed bowl from container Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22995081

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Cover missing in handicap stall

14-09-4

Detail 22995084

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board on cookline.

24-08-4

Detail 22995088

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. top of rack in washing area. manager corrected to allow for air drying Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22995091

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of crab on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed food from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22995085

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled floor drain in bar area

33-16-4

Detail 22995089

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-27-5

Detail 22995087

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cookline at knife block Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22995090

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.on floor near mop sink. Manager stored mop properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 22995086

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary 0 ppm, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm), operator replaced container with proper sanitation. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 22511845

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22511843

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

14-69-4

Detail 22511846

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On fan pipes in walk-in freezer

42-01-4

Detail 22511844

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22511842

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

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-11-4

Detail 22229852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout whole kitchen, server area and dish area along with cracked floor tiles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22228688

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

53A-01-7

Detail 22228682

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22228686

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

36-03-4

Detail 22228685

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken. Observed gap in between mop sink and wall in back. By walk in cooler Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22228684

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22228687

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout whole kitchen, server area and dish area along with cracked floor tiles Warning

33-06-4

Detail 22228683

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

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21746508

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

01C-03-4

Detail 21746507

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21746505

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21746504

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21746509

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

27-16-4

Detail 21746506

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.

36-27-5

Detail 21746503

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dish machine.

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 8

01B-04-5

Detail 21261098

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.

01C-03-4

Detail 21261091

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21261095

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

01C-02-4

Detail 21261096

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 21261097

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.

01C-01-4

Detail 21261093

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

27-16-4

Detail 21261094

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

29-49-6

Detail 21261092

Basic - Standing water on floor of walk in cooler.

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 20880525

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of apple sauce, ketchup and baked beans.

12A-09-4

Detail 20880516

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish. Employee changed only one glove then continued to prepare food. Discussed with manager. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20880519

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from grill Butter 50F. Manager moved to different cooler. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 20880522

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing date last served. Discussed with manager.

22-02-4

Detail 20880517

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior soiled. Dicers soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 20880523

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in hand sink by walk in cooler. Discussed using hand sinks for hand washing only with manager.

31B-03-4

Detail 20880526

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager placed soap at bar. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20880520

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74F in woman's bathroom.

16-21-4

Detail 20880521

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.

40-06-5

Detail 20880514

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweaters and purses on shelf with paper towels.

24-08-4

Detail 20880515

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

23-03-4

Detail 20880524

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 20880518

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by dish machine.

Sep 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 20518033

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes and then went to put away clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with manager. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 20518036

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at wait station in dining area. Manager placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20518034

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Wait station in dining area hand sink is 75°F. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20518030

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on storage racks next to noodles, gloves. Manager removed backpacks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20518031

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

05-09-4

Detail 20518035

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in cooler by fryers.

25-05-4

Detail 20518032

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Paper towels on stores on floor in storage closet by bathrooms. Repeat Violation