Bonita Springs, Lee County

SHAKING CRAB

25201 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DR, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Nov 14, 2025
City
Bonita Springs
County
Lee
Status
Delinquent
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24192606

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener rusted and soiled in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 24192605

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink substance not labeled in spray bottle by dishwasher and front bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: No label. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24192607

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin around gaps and in disrepair. Located in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 24192603

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pillow in kitchen on shelf with cracker boxes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Pillow observed with cracker boxes. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24192604

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Time Extended

Nov 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 24177100

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed gold label soy sauce 4 5lbs cans, hoisin sauce 2 10 lbs, ground bean sauce 4 5 lbs cans, and 1 pineapple juice can 46 floz. Warning

22-49-4

Detail 24177102

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming 3 times, operator replacing sanitizer. Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitization, 50ppm chlorine. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24177103

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over garlic in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-15-5

Detail 24177097

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator fixed to proper concentration (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24177104

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener rusted and soiled in back kitchen. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 24177101

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed operator using pool chlorine test strips. Spoke to operator about proper testing materials. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24177099

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink substance not labeled in spray bottle by dishwasher and front bar area. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24177098

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin around gaps and in disrepair. Located in back kitchen. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24177096

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pillow in kitchen on shelf with cracker boxes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24177095

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

01C-03-4

Detail 23496411

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated Operator on dating each tag when last piece served/sold.

31A-11-4

Detail 23496407

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A metal scrubbie was stored in the basin of a hand sink behind the bar.

27-16-4

Detail 23496409

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink next to the dish sink.

40-06-5

Detail 23496413

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal Crocs/shoes were stored adjacent to sheet pans on the bottom shelf of the prep table. Operator removed shoes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23496412

Basic - Food stored on floor. A bucket of onions and peppers was stored on the floor in the prep area. Operator moved to the walk-in cooler. Two cases of raw shell eggs were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

14-13-4

Detail 23496414

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Interior deflector at the large ice machine cracked with rusted screws.

10-07-4

Detail 23496408

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in water at76F next to the ricecooker. Operator removed spoons and replaced with clean spoons, stored on a clean, dry surface. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23496410

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A pan of frozen beef was thawing at room temperature on a shelf by the dish sink. Explained proper thawing methods to Operator, who placed back in refrigeration. Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23172113

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Supply bucket was empty. Supply was replaced and machine tested at proper concentration. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23172115

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of shampoo stored on a shelf with food and single-service lids in the back room.

31A-09-4

Detail 23172116

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server station handwashing sink obstructed by sanitizer bucket sitting in front of the basin.

41-17-4

Detail 23172117

Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing green liquid substance not labeled, located at the prep sink. Unlabeled spray bottle next to the handwashing sink in the center server area.

40-06-5

Detail 23172112

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A pair of shoes was stored on a shelf under a prep table alongside clean sheet pans.

13-03-4

Detail 23172118

Basic - Five employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23172111

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two rice spoons stored in standing water next to the rice cooker. Employee removed the water and stored spoons properly on a clean dry surface. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23172114

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back side of walk-in cooler door handle has heavily encrusted debris.

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 22845709

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough medicine above prep table across from cook line. The operator removed the bottle of cough medicine above prep table. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22845710

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 22845708

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

13-03-4

Detail 22845707

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22845706

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

10-17-4

Detail 22845711

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from in between equipment. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22603533

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator switched containers to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22603532

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22603537

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22603536

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22603531

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 22603539

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Women's restroom.

13-03-4

Detail 22603538

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

10-17-4

Detail 22603535

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22603530

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

06-01-5

Detail 22603534

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing at standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22603540

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container.

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

29-44-4

Detail 21772898

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch at handwash sink in drink station. Operator moved up the hose to create air gap. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-48-5

Detail 21772894

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using unapproved sanitizer for wet wiping cloth and triple sink only, operator also has an approved sanitizer hooked up to dishwasher. Discussed with operator only using approved sanitizer in establishment. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21772897

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler raw oysters (46F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21772895

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On coo line far right, drop in cooler, cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. On cook line far left cooked clams (46F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (51F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. All items were filled over the top of the containers in the top parts of coolers. Discussed with operator using smaller portions to ensure circulation of cold air. Operator split all items into multiple containers and used additional ice for quick cooling in units. Also in walk-in cooler raw oysters (46F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21772893

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area handwash sink right used to dump ice. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21772896

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One in drink station, two in bar, Warning

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 21367794

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Approximately 30 tags unlabeled, some labeled. Time Extended

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21202844

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will discontinue use and utilize triple sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21202845

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21202848

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cris Vu 7/7/2017. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21202846

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by cook line blocked with boxes. Operator moved boxes clearing sink. This is a repeat violation from 11/30/2021Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21202843

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four expired food handler cards. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21202847

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in employee bathroom and next to dishwasher hot water handles damaged. Warning

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 20699725

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 20699727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, designated employee food storage area not utilized. Observed multiple employee food items stored with food to be served to the public. This is a repeat violation from 8/11/2021. Discussed with operator designating a large employee area for food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 20699728

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 206 seats present, current license is for 106 seats. Provided operator with seating change evaluation form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20699726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, buckets of cooked chicken soup stored on the floor. In left side prep area dry storage, observed bucket of brown sugar stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 11

35A-09-4

Detail 20691342

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In back dish storage and prep area, approximately 50 small ants present on prep table and unused prep equipment. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20691336

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, observed raw shrimp over ready to eat barbecue sauce. Operator moved raw shrimp to lower shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20691343

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop in soup prep reach-in cooler: ; cooked pork (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45°F - Cold Holding) per operator for two hours. Operator put ice on top of all potentially hazardous foods, in 15 minutes temperature dropped by 4°F for all foods. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 20691340

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) on right of hot line and in back prep area near prep sink. This is a repeat violation from 8/11/2021. Discussed with operator mixing chlorine sanitizer in larger batches for use in the kitchen to provide a more accurate concentration when mixing, as well as testing using test strips. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20691337

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line left, handwash sink filled with dishes and utensils. Operator removed the blocking materials from the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20691339

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used as dump sink in drink service area and next to dishwashing area. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20691338

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20691344

Intermediate - Written procedures for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food incorrectly filled out based on procedure followed. Operator correctly filled out the plan to reflect the actual procedures followed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20691345

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, designated employee food storage area not utilized. Observed multiple employee food items stored with food to be served to the public. This is a repeat violation from 8/11/2021. Discussed with operator designating a large employee area for food. Repeat Violation Warning

51-09-4

Detail 20691341

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 206 seats present, current license is for 106 seats. Provided operator with seating change evaluation form. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20691335

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, buckets of cooked chicken soup stored on the floor. In left side prep area dry storage, observed bucket of brown sugar stored on floor. Warning

Aug 12, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-39-4

Detail 20421777

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) on cook line. Operator diluted chlorine to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

22-41-4

Detail 20421780

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), could not be adjusted. Operator set up manual sanitation in 3-bay sink at 100ppm chlorine. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Establishment still using manual sanitation in 3-bay sink testing at 100ppm. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20421779

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outdoors in back of kitchen mop area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

16-32-5

Detail 20421778

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Pool chlorine test kit was provided for chlorine sanitizer. Sowed operator the correct test kit needed for kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 20421776

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License has 106 approved, counted 206 seats in establishment. Provided operator with seating change evaluation form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Aug 11, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 13

22-39-4

Detail 20419210

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) on cook line. Operator diluted chlorine to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20419216

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), could not be adjusted. Operator set up manual sanitation in 3-bay sink at 100ppm chlorine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20419220

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Server portion cup cooler far right of line: coleslaw (58°F - Cold Holding); tartar sauce (56°F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (55°F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (56°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all foods were stored in this cooler overnight. Operator voluntarily discarded foods. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20419221

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server portion cup cooler far right of line: coleslaw (58°F - Cold Holding); tartar sauce (56°F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (55°F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (56°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all foods were stored in this cooler overnight. Operator voluntarily discarded foods. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20419214

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn (112°F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (114°F - Hot Holding) being held on far right of cook line. Provided operator with materials for using time as a public health control. Operator completed forms and placed food on time. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20419218

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outdoors in back of kitchen mop area. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 20419215

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Pool chlorine test kit was provided for chlorine sanitizer. Sowed operator the correct test kit needed for kitchen. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20419212

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory to operator which was posted immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20419211

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice from bag. Operator removed container from rice. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20419219

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk-in cooler on shelf containing food to be served to the public. Operator segregated employee food in the cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-09-4

Detail 20419222

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License has 106 approved, counted 206 seats in establishment. Provided operator with seating change evaluation form. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20419217

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar right side handwash sink. Operator hung a handwash sign at this sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20419213

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar in prep area not labeled. Warning