The Real Macaw
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
78
Score
The Real Macaw has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The Real Macaw's latest score of 78 falls below the Naples average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the cook line raw ground beef is stored over cooked spinach and corn salsa. Operator moved the ground beef to proper storage.
08A-05-6
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. Employee training has expired for Linda Lake, Desmond Garcia and Catherine Ciaccio.
53B-14-5
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank at the bar. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 91F standing water. Operator moved the container to the grill top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
90
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On a rack in the walk in cooler raw ground beef us stored over raw pork. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink at the bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are hard boiled eggs with no date marking that were prepared 72 hours ago, per the operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There used to be a buildup of food debris on top of the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank at the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are ice cream scoops stored in 83F water in the back kitchen.
10-07-4
61
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.in the walk-in cooler raw steak is stored over cooked shrimp. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer in the back prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the back of the kitchen next to the soup warmer clean soup spoons are stored food contact surface up. Operator reversed the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
22-20-5
61
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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/ Food manager certification for Derreck Brewley expired 8/1/2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Restaurant manager Chris Loper has been with the establishment for more than 30 days, no food manager certification.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the bar.
22-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is a employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets on the white chest freezer on the. Ack porch are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The cold water faucet does not work at the hand sink by the dish machine.
29-08-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. The screen between the fence and the roof at the back of the kitchen is a 1/2 inch mesh.
35B-13-4
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Triple sink in a area that is not fully enclosed. It is in a fenced in area with screen between the fence and roof.
16-25-5
52
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the top of the make table cooler there is thawed tuna in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging that is marked to be removed from packaging before thawing.
06-09-1
86
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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/ Food safety manager certification for Derreck Brewley has expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. The hand washing sink in the dishwashing area has standing water inside. **Warning**
29-20-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Real Macaw last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Real Macaw on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Real Macaw?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Real Macaw.
How does The Real Macaw compare to other restaurants in Naples?
The Real Macaw most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has The Real Macaw's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Real Macaw have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Real Macaw means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Real Macaw inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Real Macaw is inspected around two times per year on average.
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