Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral
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5991 Silver King Blvd #101, Cape Coral, FL 33914Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral has been inspected 23 times since 2016 and accumulated 141 violations, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented in 12 of the last 8 inspections alone, with recurring patterns in hand washing violations (cited in at least 5 recent inspections), employee health policy violations (3 inspections), and consumer advisory violations related to shellfish handling (appearing in 5 inspections since December 2024). The facility has not experienced emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 was completed with no further action required after a complaint-based inspection found one high-priority hand washing violation and two consumer advisory violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral had?
- Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral find?
- Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, Pinchers Crab Shack in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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