HALONG BAY VIETNAMESE CUISINE
5944 34 ST N. STE 39-43 · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
40 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies in kitchen **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -food items in walk-in freezer stored in thank you bags -noodles in walk-in cooler stored in thank you bags **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp over unwashed onions in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -7 rodent droppings on top of dish machine -14 rodent droppings in kitchen behind mixer -9 rodent droppings behind slicer in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee washed hands with gloves on Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reconstituted noodles (74F – Cold Holding) -tofu (66F – Cold Holding) garlic and oil (83F – Cold Holding); eggs (54F – Cold Holding) Discussed moving items to walk-in cooler and keeping items below or at 40 degrees Fahrenheit Items were held out for less than 4 hours **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -tapioca pearls (124F – hot Holding) Discussed reheating to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and keeping tapioca pearls above 135 degrees Fahrenheit **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -next to double door reach in cooler on the outside **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board adjacent of three compartment sink -slicer at exit door has accumulation of food residue -flat top grill has accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -observed food particles in hand sink next to dish washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink next to dish washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -multiple food items in walk-in freezer **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -4/5/2022 **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottles in hallway Operator labels during time of inspection. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand sink in dish washing area at 87 degrees Fahrenheit three compartment sink 111 degrees Fahrenheit **Warning**
Basic 24
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -restroom door in kitchen area **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop salt at prep station **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -adjacent of wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pans at dish drying rack in outside storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food items in reach in coolers with food items served to the public **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -car keys on shelf above microwave in wait station area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease -walk-in cooler fan cover accumulation of mold like residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -adjacent of three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at hostess stand **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle in rice at rice cooker **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in wait station area has accumulation of food residue **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rack at cooks line has accumulation of grease -standing fan at cooks line has accumulation of grease -hood filters at cooks line -sides of fryers in kitchen have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -water bottle in reach in cooler with food items served to the public **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -exit door left open during time of inspection. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -to-go boxes in dry storage shed **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler cooked noodles (40F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-65-5Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at prep table in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line -containers with sugar and flour **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.