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 dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3377565
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8625588
DBPR license6214063

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in prep area soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in prep area soiled. **Time Extended**

#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: 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 **Time Extended**

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Upright refrigerator at front counter missing radiator grill. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

#5Basic14-42-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Multiple hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door to kitchen is not self-closing. Door is open. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line and upright refrigerator near mop sink interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of three-compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.