Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout

3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

High Risk

Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.

Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout's latest score of 47 falls below the St. Pete Beach average of 76. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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.

03D-02-5

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**

08A-05-6

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.

01B-02-5

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**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

31B-06-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. One soda gun missing drain line.

29-17-4

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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**

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted in beacon bar. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on bev aire reach in cooler on cook line.

23-03-4

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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**

08A-05-6

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**

10-20-4

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

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.

03A-02-5

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,

22-02-4

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers and onions 126f, put back on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar.

22-02-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

16-13-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over ready to eat lobster roll. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout.

How does Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?

Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.

Has Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Cesar - Beacon Bar & Lookout is inspected around two times per year on average.

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