Halong Bay
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Halong Bay 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited seven times.
Halong Bay's latest score of 82 sits above the Dunedin average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen and cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Grooved cutting board on cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with debris, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust pitted to surface of reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler requires flashlight to identify items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
82
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat noodles in walk in cooler. Operator removed beef and placed in proper area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings above each in freezer next to wait station. 1 rodent dropping on top of dish machine. Operator disposed of droppings and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Wash cloth sanitizer measured 200ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Containers of bean sprouts and cleaned celery uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered food items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with Debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach stored in waitstation. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen have accumulation of debris. Operator removed debris from microwaves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in coolers on cook line. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by stove has a hole in it. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen soups stored on floor of freezer. Operator moved frozen soup to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by deep frier and on cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table on cook line. Employee beverage on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler in waitstation 2 dead roaches by hand sink in waitstation 1 dead roach in between cabinets in waitstation. 2 roach egg sacks on top of dish machine Operator removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen and cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers and microwaves soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for rice. Operator replaced bowl with scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of soy sauce unlabeled in kitchen. Operator added label to soy sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler requires flashlight to identify items. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust pitted to surface of reach in coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with debris, **Warning**
22-16-4
22
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 51F cold hold, second temperature 45F cooling 3:00pm. Shrimp stored in bowl above the pans of the make table for less than 4 hours. Operator moved shrimp to lower reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 rodent droppings observed on the lid of bulk flour container 2 droppings observed on ledge under electrical box. Total 32 rodent droppings. Manager cleaned and sanitized the bulk flour container and the ledge under electrical box. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Employee touched raw chicken and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator.**Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of steam table has an accumulation of grease and food debris. Cutting boards on cook line stained and soiled.. Prep tables soiled with food debris. 2 pans have a heavy build up of grease and food debris on interior and exterior of pan. Discussed dangers of having an accumulation of grease and food debris such as bacterial growth and fire hazard. Discussed the importance of keeping food contact surfaces clean and sanitized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Restroom used by staff soiled sink, soiled toilet, soiled mirror and soiled floor. Discussed the importance of of keeping the restroom clean and sanitized to avoid the spread of germs **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls have an accumulation of of food debris, dust , dirt and grease on cook line, prep areas, storage areas. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved onions to a minimum of 6" off the floor. Discussed the importance of of storing all foods a minimum of 6" off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables, fixed equipment exterior. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door opened. Operator closed door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat being tawed under running water no full emerged in the water. Discussed proper thawing with operator **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bottom shelf of steam table is wood that has not been sealed. Unable to properly clean **Warning**
14-06-4
41
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Beef cooked in establishment and frozen no date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and food containers holding food removed from its original not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of of labeling all foods once removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (51F - Cold Holding);; cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cabbage cut (49F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding); rice noodles soaked (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Cook stated that the refrigerator unit wasn't working properly yesterday so a service tech has been called. He stated the food was brought to the cooler when the restaurant opened less than 4 hours ago. Cook placed all food in the freezer for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food held in grocery bag in walk in freezer. Discussed the importance of of using only bags or container approved for food storage **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen on cook line . No contamination observed. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw eggs, moved eggs touching the inner lip of container and then touched clean equipment, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medicine stored on lower shelf next to flour. Employee moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, cutting board at area where pho is prepared, interior of reach in freezer, ingredient bins. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eye round steak not identified as raw in pho **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Beef cooked in establishment and frozen no date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer Advisory for raw and undercooked meats. Consumer Advisory was provided to operator who posted it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 employees beverage on cutting boards located at prep table next to food and clean equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box beverages, buckets of food in walk in cooler, metal bowl containing carrots, multiple frozen foods in walk in freezer. Discussed th importance of storing all food a minimum of 6" from the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Screen door has gaps around the door frame leading to the outside. Discussed the need to keep exterior door closed to keep flies from coming in. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- Prepared vegetables, rice noodles, soaked, cracked eggs, beef. Discussed the need to cover/ protect food during storage. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and food containers holding food removed from its original not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of of labeling all foods once removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
19
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, spring rolls cooked shrimp. Cooked chicken. Frozen cooked chicken not dated with the date the chicken was cooked and placed in the freezer.Operator was able to determine the prep dater and dated accordingly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler- 4 buckets of food stored on the floor Walk in freezer- multiple cases of food stored on the floor Kitchen- 3 containers of fryer oil stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepto Bismuth stored in glass reach in cooler in server area. Manager removed medication Bottle of prescription medicine stored on upper shelf of refrigerated unit with paper bags cook moved medication **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods were held in bowels above the rim of the refrigerated unit. Operator placed items in the refrigerator. Discussed the importance of keeping foods stored below the rim of the refrigeration unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, spring rolls cooked shrimp. Cooked chicken. Frozen cooked chicken not dated with the date the chicken was cooked and placed in the freezer.Operator was able to determine the prep dater and dated accordingly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table of cook line heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 4 open bottles of water and 1 travel mug stored on clean prep tables. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board, cell phone in cup on prep table. Operator removed cell phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler- 4 buckets of food stored on the floor Walk in freezer- multiple cases of food stored on the floor Kitchen- 3 containers of fryer oil stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board in prep area.Discussed the need to use a non porous material to help cutting boards from slipping. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawed to reach a temperature of 52F. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and dry ingredient containers on the cooks line contain food removed from its original container and not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods once they are removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Bathroom located in the kitchen for staff has soiled sink and toilet.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard placed on top of a chest cooler and used as prep area, Discussed the need to used only non porous surfaced so that they can be properly washed and sanitized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
41
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 52F held over the wells of the prep table. Operator placed sprouts in reach in cooler to cool. The sprouts were placed in the cooler to cool. They were taken from the walk in cooler 2 hours ago. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fresh eggs stored over sauces. Operator rearranged the reach in cooler to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, ledge of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to rinse coffee sock. Discussed the importance of using the hand wash sink for hand washing only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided employee agreement
11-26-1
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. WD 40 stored over prep table. Operator remove dWD 40 **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Restroom used for employees is heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
32-07-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining the top of a chest freezer used for food prep. Discussed the need to use a not porous surface approved for food contact for prep surface. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Squeeze bottles and lids heavily soiled. Discussed the need to wash rinse and sanitize bottles before refilling.
22-09-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw carrots and pails of sauce stored on the floor of walk in cooler Fryer oil stored on the floor of dry storage. Bottom shelf of walk in freezer sitting directly on the ground. Needs to be 6" off the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned the interior of the microwave during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cook line not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all food once removed from its original container with its common name.
02D-01-5
25
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Observed: Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication store on upper shelf of make table. Operator moved medication out of prep area **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
41-07-4
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed produce on cooks line and in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs for proper storage **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-04-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Bean sprouts not stored directly in prep unit. Stored in bowl above other foods in unit 47F cold hold 12:00pm, second temperature 43F 12:30pm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Cutting boards Food chopper Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and a scrubber observed in hand wash sink to the right of kitchen entrance. Operator removed items from hand wash sink. Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed: Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Priority: Basic
55-01-4
Basic - Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from a to go container with now lid in prep area and then stored the drink on prep table. Discussed the need to keep drinks off prep tables and not to drink in restricted area Priority: Basic
12B-02-4
Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whole chicken 38F thawing, cut pork 39F thawing in standing water. Discussed proper thawing techniques with operator. Operator placed food in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
06-01-5
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops stored in standing water. Discussed proper storage of utensils with operator. Operator removed the utensils from standing water **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-07-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler buckets of sauce stored on the floor, dry storage has fryer oil stored on the floor server station boxes of food stored under the counter on the floor. Discussed with operator the need to store foods a minimum of 6” off the floor Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom located in side the kitchen is heavily soiled. Discussed the need to keep the employee restroom clean. Priority: Basic
32-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halong Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halong Bay on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halong Bay?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Halong Bay.
How does Halong Bay compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Halong Bay most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 74.
Has Halong Bay's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Halong Bay have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Halong Bay means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Halong Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Halong Bay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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