Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HALONG BAY

2192 MAIN ST STE A · DUNEDIN · Pinellas County · FL 34698

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3577741
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10752975
DBPR license6208123

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 13, 2025 3:01 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 14, 2025 10:01 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched raw chicken and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator.**Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 rodent droppings observed on the lid of bulk flour container 2 droppings observed on ledge under electrical box. Total 32 rodent droppings. Manager cleaned and sanitized the bulk flour container and the ledge under electrical box. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 51F cold hold, second temperature 45F cooling 3:00pm. Shrimp stored in bowl above the pans of the make table for less than 4 hours. Operator moved shrimp to lower reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of steam table has an accumulation of grease and food debris. Cutting boards on cook line stained and soiled.. Prep tables soiled with food debris. 2 pans have a heavy build up of grease and food debris on interior and exterior of pan. Discussed dangers of having an accumulation of grease and food debris such as bacterial growth and fire hazard. Discussed the importance of keeping food contact surfaces clean and sanitized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Restroom used by staff soiled sink, soiled toilet, soiled mirror and soiled floor. Discussed the importance of of keeping the restroom clean and sanitized to avoid the spread of germs **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls have an accumulation of of food debris, dust , dirt and grease on cook line, prep areas, storage areas. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved onions to a minimum of 6" off the floor. Discussed the importance of of storing all foods a minimum of 6" off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables, fixed equipment exterior. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door opened. Operator closed door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat being tawed under running water no full emerged in the water. Discussed proper thawing with operator **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bottom shelf of steam table is wood that has not been sealed. Unable to properly clean **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.