HALONG BAY 2
10500 ULMERTON RD UNIT 282 & 288 · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of baby corn is dented at seam. Located on shelf near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
28-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Dining room added with 22 additional seats. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw beef and cooked pasta in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler in prep area near sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee in kitchen wash hands in three-compartment sink. Discussed with operator purpose of hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near ice machine in kitchen used to store plastic container. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dining room with Sushi bar added with reach-in cooler, storage room behind sushi bar with restroom, reach-in freezer, hand wash sink, prep room with electric oven, and five reach-in freezers. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near ice machine in the kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink near ice machine in kitchen. Operator turned water line on. Hot water reading 93f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling tile water damage in storage room behind sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used to cover cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operator removed towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying expired license 02-01-2025. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on top of reach-in cooler in prep room behind smoothie counter. **Warning**
32-02-4Basic – Employee restroom behind sushi bar door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Employee restroom behind sushi bar located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler door located near ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler near ice machine interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Six commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler in prep area near sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw beef not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:49 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.