Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HA LONG BAY

20685 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3591770
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10870845
DBPR license3916277

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 5, 2026 2:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 6, 2026 3:35 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed renewing license with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored above fried egg container in reach in cooler across from wok stove. Employee moved eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall next to tall silver door standing reach in cooler. Manager eradicated, and clean and sanitized area. 2 live roaches on floor under 2 compartment sink near walk in cooler. 1 live roach under clear door reach in cooler. 2 live roaches under "imperial" stove on cookline. Manager eradicated, and clean and sanitized area. 7 live roaches inside back of wok stove. 1 live roach on yellow pipe behind stoves on cookline. 1 live roach on wall in hallway to bathrooms. Manager eradicated and clean and sanitized area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under prep table next to clear door reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches on floor under 2 compartment sink near walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on wall between silver utensil hangers above 2 compartment sink. Approximately 5 dead roaches inside grease catch under "imperial" stove. 1 dead roach on floor next to kitchen door in hallway to bathrooms. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. 4 dead roaches along wall with co2 tanks near bathrooms. 1 dead roach on floor next to mop sink. 1 egg case along wall with co2 tanks near bathrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table across from walk in cooler. Manager moved phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink behind boba tea area. Provided sign to operator. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.