Pinchers Crab Shack
18100 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605050
What drove the grade
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator emptied and refilled to achieve: Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
(Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator emptied and refilled to achieve: Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Mold like substance on underside of Island Oasis frozen drink machine. Operator began cleaning during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Wendy M expired on 03-14-2026 and Michelle F expired on 04-03-2026
Basic1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.pipe at hand sink in employee restroom is leaking.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.