The Claw Bar
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, The Claw Bar has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in drawers of cook line cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water only reaching 78F in oyster bar area.
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in Walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (47F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in pantry cook line cooler less than three hours per operator. Operator placed product on ice and in cooler for quick cooling. Operator called technician for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (128F - Hot Holding), less than three hours per operator. Operator reheated rice to 165F and placed for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching flour and sugar. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
70
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no plan for bodily fluids cleanup, emailed Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in kitchen area, operator stated they are in the process of repairing the ceiling tiles.
36-32-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean containers in dish storage area.
16-46-4
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker still not properly installed. Educated operator on proper installation on splitter. Repeat 2/15/2024 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Observed vacuum breaker present but installed improperly. Instructed operator on proper installation, operator installation, operator in process of fixing. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for butter held on time. Provided operator with time as public health control form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Observed written plan u available but products time marked, provided operator with written plan. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers. Repeat 2/15/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Observed wet nesting still being done. Educated operator on proper storage. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker still not properly installed. Educated operator on proper installation on splitter. Repeat 2/15/2024 **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters over cauliflower and raw seafood over sauces on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage.. Repeat 2/15/2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed garlic butter made with house made roasted garlic dated 10/27. Operator discarded butter. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed oysters not marked with oyster consumer advisory. Provided operator with proper consumer advisory for placement. **Warning**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device to test high temp dishwasher. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for butter held on time. Provided operator with time as public health control form. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers. Repeat 2/15/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
45
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over seafood and raw chicken over seafood on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Observed mussels commingled in tub in back prep area. Educated operator on proper storage before use. Operator willingly to discarded mussels. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed vacuum breaker improperly installed on mop sink. Educated operator on proper installation of vacuum breaker. Operator moving for proper installation.
29-07-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic and metal pans in back dish area and storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
67
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish (48F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (47F - Cold Holding); deli meats (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the salad station near the reach in freezer. Operator is moving and icing down items. Operator stated the unit will be looked at today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener blade next to the reach in cooler near the mop sink and soda nozzle at the front bar near the servers window facing the pool. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses stored on the ice machine. Operator removed the ice scoop to washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup at both walk-in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf near the chefs office. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table near the oven next to the ware washing station. Operator placed inside the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored with food contact surface up inside container with no lid at the coffee station. Operator placed the lid on the container of coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
61
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (110F - Hot Holding); queso (90F - Hot Holding).Operator reheated cooked rice (166F - Reheating); queso (165 F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ahi tuna over cooke lobster in walk in cooler. Operator remove ahi tuna under cooked items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator send employee to clean soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory.
02A-01-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Operator send employee to clean interior ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
14-34-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on the floor. Operator removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 100F in bar area. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
41
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Claw Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Claw Bar on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Claw Bar?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Claw Bar.
How does The Claw Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?
The Claw Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has The Claw Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Claw Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Claw Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Claw Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Claw Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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