How many health inspections has JOE'S CRAB SHACK had?

JOE'S CRAB SHACK has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has JOE'S CRAB SHACK ever been shut down?

No, JOE'S CRAB SHACK has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at JOE'S CRAB SHACK?

The most frequently cited violations at JOE'S CRAB SHACK are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

JOE'S CRAB SHACK

2024 W FIRST ST, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CRAB SHACK ACQUISITION FL LLC · License: SEA4602511

JOE'S CRAB SHACK in Fort Myers, FL has 24 inspections on record with 102 total violations (4.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

102Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 16, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Jan 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 14, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 13, 2021 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Apr 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

JOE'S CRAB SHACK has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has JOE'S CRAB SHACK had?: JOE'S CRAB SHACK has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has JOE'S CRAB SHACK ever been shut down?: No, JOE'S CRAB SHACK has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at JOE'S CRAB SHACK?: The most frequently cited violations at JOE'S CRAB SHACK are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: January 16, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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