Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HALONG BAY VIETNAMESE CUISINE

5944 34 ST N. STE 39-43 · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3668273
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13533025
DBPR license6214063

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority14-31-5

High 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 13

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#3Basic36-06-4

Basic – – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic16-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-42-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#8Basic36-68-5

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#12Basic35B-05-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.