PINCHERS CRAB SHACK
10029 GULF CENTER DR STE F-250, FORT MYERS, FL 33913
License #4605990
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →PINCHERS CRAB SHACK in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 4 critical, 1 major, 8 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 20, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-03-5] Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Observed raw shrimp and raw fish thawing in standing water. Observed temperature at 60F. Operator put ice on top of thawing seafood.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime, pink-like substance on walk in cooler curtains.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers.
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator redid solution. Rechecked concentration at 300ppm.
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at beverage/wait station near bar.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Womens restroom.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by packaged cups. Operator removed chemical.
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PINCHERS CRAB SHACK looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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