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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 dateMarch 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3377565
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8455703
DBPR license6214063

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate26 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical38 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#27High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. 5lb can of ground bean sauce dented at seam b. #10 can of water chestnut slices dented at seam.

Stop Sale
#28High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled dishes then retrieve clean dishes from dishmachine without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Employee rewashed dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#29High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator touch cut lettuce with bare hand. Cut lettuce is not being heated to 145f or added to other ingredients cooked or heated to 145f. Operator discarded lettuce. Stop sale not warranted. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#30High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on shelf in dry-storage. Operator discarded rodent droppings, cleaned and sanitized shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#31High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:30pm Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 2:30pm a. cut tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); 40f b. cut lettuce (57F – Cold Holding); discarded c. Sprouts 48F – Cold Holding) 39f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#32High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table in rice cooker at 1:50pm. Operator turned up temperature on rice cooker. Re temp at 2:35pm a. cooked rice (123F – Hot Holding) 171f Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form HR 5022-90. Time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#33High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 5

#34Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in prep area soiled.

#35Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw chicken sink stored in hand wash sink in warewashing area. Employee removed raw chicken feet, cleaned and sanitized sink. Discussed with operator the hand wash sink is to be used as washing hands only. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#36Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#37Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Thu Kha 02-27-2024 2. Banh Liau 02-27-2024

#38Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 26

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in rear outside shed of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle stored inside a container of baking soda on bottom shelf of prep table near mop sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on shelf in warewashing area.

#5Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. 5lb can of ground bean sauce dented at seam b. #10 can of water chestnut slices dented at seam.

#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on shelf in dry-storage room. Operator discarded roaches, cleaned and sanitized shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys, glasses and cell phone stored on shelf with clean equipment on cooks line across from grill and on shelf across from fat-fryer.

#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#9Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Glass plates in plastic tub on shelf warewashing area not air-dried.

#10Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Upright refrigerator at front counter missing radiator grill.

#11Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen.

#12Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen.

#13Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple 5 gallon containers of soy sauce stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Container of chicken feet on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator removed chicken feet from floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#14Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and three-compartment sink.

#15Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#16Basic10-01-5

Basic – 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 touching uncooked rice in container on bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris.

#18Basic14-42-4

Basic – Multiple hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

#19Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.

#20Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on all reach-in coolers in kitchen. Microwave exterior soiled with food debris buildup.

#21Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door to kitchen is not self-closing. Door is open.

#22Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line and upright refrigerator near mop sink interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#23Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board on cooks line.

#24Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of three-compartment sink.

#25Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple containers raw shrimp not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#26Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.