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
14 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. To-go bags used to store food in reach-in freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Manager actively relocating items into food grade bags **Time Extended**
Basic 13
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach-in cooler units soiled throughout establishment **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to drink syrups on stairs leading to kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Discussed with manager to secure c02 tanks **Time Extended**
36-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in walk-in cooler, soiled not changed as needed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Discussed with manager to replace cardboard as needed. **Time Extended**
16-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease under cook-lines in kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease at cookline. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets and box of chicken stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Manager instructing employees to relocate items in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-42-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing at cookline. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-68-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Very heavily accusation of grease on hood system and throughout the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in outer reach-in chest freezers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves across from cookline, above reach-in cooler, soiled heavily with grease. Exterior of cooking equipment heavily soiled Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler units through establishment Handwash sink located at cookline heavily soiled with grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen open to breezeway on North side of building. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Screen door at rear broken. Owner advised he is ordering a new door. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in multiple cold holding units throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:38 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.