HALONG BAY VIETNAMESE CUISINE
5944 34 ST N. STE 39-43 · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. T shirt bags used to store food in several areas of kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
Basic 10
35A-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead flies in trap device over prep table near back door of kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces on floor in cooler Cases of fryer oil on floor in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
10-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in cooks line and walk in coolers heavily soiled with food debris **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Top of cooks line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of napkins on floor in upper deck of dining room **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
21-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.