Beacon

510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
American
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Beacon, the earliest from 2023. On Sep 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Beacon's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
31B-02-4
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. Observed 2 employee trainings not expired. Observed 6 employee trainings expired issued 9 2 21 and 8 3 22
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Smaller bar
31B-04-4
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
90
Sep 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beacon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beacon on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Beacon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Beacon most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Beacon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Beacon have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beacon 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 Beacon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beacon is inspected around two times per year on average.