Clearwater, Pinellas County

CESARE AT THE BEACH

794 S GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33767

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 27, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 24578304

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Ran 7 cycles. No sanitizer present. Plastic tube was found on floor when I arrived. Employee put tub in sanitizer container and machine does not prime solution to tank. Employee set up three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24563480

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.

08B-56-4

Detail 24563481

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 3 water bottles stored in bar machine ice. Ice is being discarded.

01B-03-5

Detail 24563484

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 3 water bottles stored in bar machine ice. Ice is being discarded.

02C-02-5

Detail 24563485

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna in front reach in cooler missing date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 24563482

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue and pink liquid not labeled in spray bottles.

22-20-5

Detail 24563483

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back storage area. Front bar area. Repeat Violation

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 24054938

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. 9 tags missing dates, august,September.

22-02-4

Detail 24054937

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.

22-20-5

Detail 24054939

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

14-09-4

Detail 24054936

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad reach in cooler.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23531001

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Service called. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 23531003

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

02C-02-5

Detail 23531004

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna.

16-21-4

Detail 23531002

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23531005

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.

06-09-1

Detail 23531000

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Just removed from freezer under thawing process, had chef open all packages. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 23308219

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Waiting on staff to finish due to hurricane. Will have completed in one week. Time Extended

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 23085619

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in back store room in stand up two door cooler. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23085618

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 23085616

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 23085617

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in parm cheese. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23085615

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22713533

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef tenderloin stored over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler in second storage area.

01C-03-4

Detail 22713535

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.

02C-02-5

Detail 22713532

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22713536

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

06-09-1

Detail 22713534

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna must be opened before thawing according to label.

10-20-4

Detail 22713537

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 22305863

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22305864

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup no handle used to portion Parmesan cheese. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22305865

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of microwave held together with duct tape.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 22050359

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 9 tags missing used last date.

22-02-4

Detail 22050357

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelf above steam well soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 22050358

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 21241844

High Priority - 4 Live, small flying insects in dish area on soiled laundry. Laundry removed from building. Corrective Action Taken

22-41-4

Detail 21241845

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, primed line now 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21241846

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh mozz 45f,

36-34-5

Detail 21241847

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen vents.

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

01C-02-4

Detail 20321880

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. 12 tags from June 2021 do not have last used by date.

22-02-4

Detail 20321882

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

53B-01-5

Detail 20321878

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 20321885

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid in bottle at side station no label.

22-20-5

Detail 20321879

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

16-21-4

Detail 20321884

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-24-5

Detail 20321883

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Repairs in progress under three compartment sink.

36-27-5

Detail 20321881

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under scrape area in dish.

Aug 25, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 20460627

Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Reference inspection 7/7/2021 for this violation. Already scheduled for callback. Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Detail 20460621

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

41-17-4

Detail 20460626

Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on cart outside, pink liquid no label. Priority: Intermediate

14-01-5

Detail 20460622

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup no handle in cooked rice. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

28-02-4

Detail 20460625

Basic - Observed: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. New air conditioner above side door does not have a drain attached and is draining on the walkway. Priority: Basic