Pinchers Crab Shack
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
61
Score
Pinchers Crab Shack is a restaurant located at 900 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
64
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
61
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Violations — Mar 16, 2026 Inspection
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**
01C-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves at cooks line with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
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**
36-27-5
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**
01B-04-5
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**
31A-09-4
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**
53B-01-5
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