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DON CESAR - BEACON BAR & LOOKOUT

With 6 documented inspections, DON CESAR - BEACON BAR & LOOKOUT in ST.PETE BEACH has achieved a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

3400 Gulf Boulevard
Florida, 33706
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/10/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13557045

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans 56f, made on 3/9/26, missed cooling window item discarded.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over cooked brisket in reach in cooler. Items moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 56f, made on 3/9/26, missed cooling window item discarded.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken holding 106f, put back on grill for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

10/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10901077

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. One soda gun missing drain line.

5/29/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10816586

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on bev aire reach in cooler on cook line.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted in beacon bar. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Employee moved to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

4/9/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8779036

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line. Knife in between reach in cooler covers. Employee removed both. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked sausage and fries in reach in freezer on prep line. Employee moved raw shrimp to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

5/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8578384

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream mix 47F cold holding in bar area. Moved to reach in freezer for quick chill.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area in bar soiled with black mold like debris, mixers in bar soiled with black mold like debris, can opener in kitchen soiled with build up of food debris,

12/19/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8377741

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of chick peas on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in reach in freezer on prep line
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in bar area. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of chick peas on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. Employee exterminated fly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near door into kitchen no back flow preventer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled in bar area, pitchers on drink mixers soiled with mold like debris, can opener soiled. Employee cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation