Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DON CESAR BANQUET KITCHEN/DON CLUB LOUNGE

3400 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3354835
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374095
DBPR license6205622

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of black beans on can rack with food to be served to the public.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane torch on shelf in prep area over foods to be served to the public. Employee removed torch. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of black beans on can rack with food to be served to the public.

#2Basic12B-07-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on rack with clean pitchers employee removed jacket **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic containers on drying racks in dish area.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot box in service area soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage in bakery area hand sink. Employee replaced sign. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.