Don Cesar - Society Table

3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

American

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Don Cesar - Society Table six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited two times.

Don Cesar - Society Table scores about where you'd expect for a St. Pete Beach restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked protein not dated when removed from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-04-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler on cook line,

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked pasta made 5-15 no date mark. Employee dated pasta. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. rational ovens on prep area soiled with burnt on food debris.

22-08-4

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork belly 59f, put in walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on clean shelf with plates in dish area Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf in reach in freezer on cooks line.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers.

29-49-6

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.

36-27-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used to scoop flour. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced ham 56f, goat cheese 56f, ice added to product. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over pork belly in stand up reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup in marinara sauce. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Cesar - Society Table last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Cesar - Society Table on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Cesar - Society Table?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Cesar - Society Table.

How does Don Cesar - Society Table compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?

Don Cesar - Society Table most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Pete Beach average of 76.

Has Don Cesar - Society Table's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Cesar - Society Table have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Cesar - Society Table 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 Don Cesar - Society Table inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Cesar - Society Table is inspected around two times per year on average.

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