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HALONG BAY 2

10500 ULMERTON RD UNIT 282 & 288 · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3413109
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8578319
DBPR license6217107

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ground bean sauce can 5lbs Hoisin sauce 5lbs Manager segregated **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine employee set up three compartment sink with quaternary Sanitizer 200ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temp 76 degrees Fahrenheit at boba deli cooler. Employee took water out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2 1 24 renewal during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strips near and over reach in freezer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over wonton wraps in reach in freezer. Employee moved raw shrimp to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee with dirty dishes to plated food no hand wash. Educated employees and management. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 44F Cream cheese 50F in deli reach in cooler on sushi line.employee moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled at cook line Screen on grill soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front boba sink used for washing dishes. Educated **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 10 employees working with food PIC no proof of Certifed Food Manager. Owner/ CERtifed Food Manager showed up during in. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in sushi bar. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish washer soiled with debris. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry storage rack. Ground bean sauce can 5lbs Hoisin sauce 5lbs **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cutting board. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep tables at wait station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. No prep cook area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Wait station. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind the soda fountain dispenser soiled **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at boba station. Manger moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. now 50 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.