Venice, Sarasota County

PINCHERS CRAB SHACK

900 VENETIA BAY BLVD, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
May 20, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

16-62-1

Detail 24586877

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed measuring device not properly working. Corrective Action Taken

02A-01-5

Detail 24586876

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the GM the Oyster Consumer Advisory HR Form 5025-531. The GM printed out Oyster Consumer Advisory and Posted it during Inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24586873

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

14-11-5

Detail 24586872

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in prep area gasket torn.

10-01-5

Detail 24586875

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil touching the hush puppy mix and conch critter mix. The GM removed utensils from conch and hush puppy mix. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24586874

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink handles behind front counter display case has rust like substance on them.

33-16-4

Detail 24586878

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The GM closed dumpster lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-33-4

Detail 24584840

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves at cooks line with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24584841

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-04-5

Detail 24443310

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

31A-09-4

Detail 24443311

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

53B-01-5

Detail 24443308

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

01C-06-5

Detail 24443312

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

14-33-4

Detail 24443309

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves at cooks line with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24443307

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

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23582944

Intermediate - Handwash sink at end of cooks line not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by cart of clean dishes. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23582942

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed towel dispensers at end of cooks line and by dishwasher area not dispensing towels. Operator checked and fixed towel dispensers. Corrected On-Site

01C-01-4

Detail 23582943

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed pan of 2 doz raw shell oysters at cooks line without tag or any identification info. Reviewed policy with operator and Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23582940

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab cakes at cooks line prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Operator corrected date information. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23582941

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purses, hats and hoodies on dry food and paper goods shelf across from dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

41-05-4

Detail 23305173

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of Raid bug spray in back hall by office.

08A-05-6

Detail 23305176

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

11-05-4

Detail 23305175

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

41-17-4

Detail 23305171

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

24-08-4

Detail 23305169

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting glass at bar area.

16-48-4

Detail 23305170

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

33-16-4

Detail 23305174

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-18-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 23305172

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

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22574133

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

33-11-4

Detail 22574132

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 22574128

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.

16-48-4

Detail 22574129

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

16-46-4

Detail 22574134

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

33-16-4

Detail 22574130

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed gar dumpster is missing one half of lid.

21-44-1

Detail 22574127

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

14-38-4

Detail 22574131

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

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22370829

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22370830

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

Feb 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 21814640

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at back wait station by office soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21814642

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

31B-05-4

Detail 21814637

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

27-16-4

Detail 21814641

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

14-09-4

Detail 21814636

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at wait station by office.

12B-07-4

Detail 21814633

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

24-08-4

Detail 21814634

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at clean pan rack by dishwasher area.

08B-47-4

Detail 21814644

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in Walk-in freezer. Observed operator move items. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21814632

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

35B-02-4

Detail 21814639

Basic - Insect control device. Observed racket style bug zapper at back bar area. Observed operator remove zapper. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21814643

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.

29-20-5

Detail 21814638

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed outside mop sink not draining.

21-38-4

Detail 21814635

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor. Observed operator place bucket in a bucket. Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 21814645

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed large propane gas tanks in back hall. Observed operator remove tanks.

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-11-4

Detail 21797125

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Time Extended

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21794794

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

41-10-4

Detail 21794801

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21794797

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

41-17-4

Detail 21794799

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

27-16-4

Detail 21794795

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

22-20-5

Detail 21794796

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21794798

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21794791

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

33-11-4

Detail 21794792

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21794800

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

16-48-4

Detail 21794793

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

21-10-4

Detail 21794790

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

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21310931

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

41-17-4

Detail 21310930

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at bar. Observed operator label bottles. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21310929

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

16-21-4

Detail 21310933

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-08-4

Detail 21310928

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at rack by dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21310932

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on on containers at dish rack by dishwasher area . Repeat Violation

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21075669

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter next kitchen front line. Observed operator remove bucket away from food and equipment to lower shelf.

24-08-4

Detail 21075670

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at clean pan rack in back of kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21075667

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases crab meat and oysters on floor in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 21075668

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers at clean pan rack in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-29-4

Detail 20648289

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed team member talking on phone and proceeded to place on gloves. Operator had team member to remove gloves, wash hands and then place on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 20648287

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. Observed one gallon container of milk not date marked. Operator placed date mark on the container of milk 11/08/2021. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20648285

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink machine at the severs station with mold like substance.

31A-09-4

Detail 20648288

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan stored inside hand washing sink next to the ware washing station. Operator removed the plastic container from inside the hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20648291

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine across from the ware washing station. Operator wiped down the interior of the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20648290

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-46-4

Detail 20648286

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored on the wire rack. Operator removed the old labels from the containers. Corrected On-Site