DON CESAR - BEACON BAR & LOOKOUT
3400 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH, FL 33706
License #6207001
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →DON CESAR - BEACON BAR & LOOKOUT in ST.PETE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 4 critical, 1 major, 2 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 10, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-02-5] 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.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over cooked brisket in reach in cooler. Items moved.
- [03D-02-5] 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.
- [03B-01-6] 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.
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DON CESAR - BEACON BAR & LOOKOUT looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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