Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
45
Score
Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine has been inspected 17 times since 2022. On Sep 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 23 violations each, up from closer to 17 violations before.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine's latest score of 45 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To-go bags used to store food in reach-in freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Manager actively relocating items into food grade bags **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach-in cooler units soiled throughout establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to drink syrups on stairs leading to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Discussed with manager to secure c02 tanks **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in walk-in cooler, soiled not changed as needed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Discussed with manager to replace cardboard as needed. **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease under cook-lines in kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets and box of chicken stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Manager instructing employees to relocate items in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Very heavily accusation of grease on hood system and throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in outer reach-in chest freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves across from cookline, above reach-in cooler, soiled heavily with grease. Exterior of cooking equipment heavily soiled Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler units through establishment Handwash sink located at cookline heavily soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen open to breezeway on North side of building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Screen door at rear broken. Owner advised he is ordering a new door. **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in multiple cold holding units throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
45
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by (34) rodent droppings found. (21) droppings observed in exterior dry storage room, located in breezeway (10) droppings located in the outer breezeway (3) droppings located in dry storage area, in Southern vacant dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw animal foods, chopped pork, portioned and commingled inside reach-in chest freezer with fish. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chopped frozen meat, not commercially packaged stored above ready-to-eat sauces in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To-go bags used to store food in reach-in freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining cut/washed cucumber inside reach-in cooler across from cookline. **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in dish area observed with steel wool and rice debris inside. Observed manager fill a sanitizer bucket with water from same sink. Handwash sink across from dim sum cook-line storing paper and utensils. Items were removed. Discussed with manager using sinks only for their intended purpose. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside standing reach-in cooler along West wall, inside reach-in coolers across from cookline, items prepared onsite not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles observed in wait area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both restrooms left open. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops in multiple reach-in coolers in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach-in cooler units soiled throughout establishment **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to drink syrups on stairs leading to kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in walk-in cooler, soiled not changed as needed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelf at cookline. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Make employees observed with no hair restraint in the kitchen. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish-machine. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease under cook-lines in kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease at cookline. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets and box of chicken stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing at cookline. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Very heavily accusation of grease on hood system and throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in outer reach-in chest freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves across from cookline, above reach-in cooler, soiled heavily with grease. Exterior of cooking equipment heavily soiled Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler units through establishment Handwash sink located at cookline heavily soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen open to breezeway on North side of building. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in multiple cold holding units throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored food in walk-in cooler and standing reach-in freezer observed not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
12
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature taken at 1:30 PM cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding) cut tomato (55F - Cold Holding) sprouts (55F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items on ice. Retemps on items taken at 2:30 PM Temperature taken at 1:30 PM cut lettuce (41F - Cold Holding) cut tomato (42F - Cold Holding) sprouts (40F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 egg cracked in walk-in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above intact beef in reach-in cooler located next to rear door. Manager relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in reach-in freezer located in rear outer storage area stored above commercially packaged wonton wrappers.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take out plastic bags bags, trash bags used to cover and store food throughout multiple cold holding units. Discussed with manager to cease using no food-grade bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Hose observed submerged in standing water where establishment was thawing commercially packaged raw beef.
29-45-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees on cook-line touch his soiled clothes and then handle clean utensils. Spoke with manager regarding proper handwashing techniques.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 - 10 can of mushrooms dented
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk not datemarked when opened. Discussed with manager to have items date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwash sink next to wok station with virtually no pressure caused by excessive grease buildup on faucet. Manager removed end cap of faucet which allowed water to freely flow. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to dishmachine observed with utensils inside. Operator removed and relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Dim sum prepared and frozen not date-marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle un labled in dining room. Manager labled as glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside multiple containers in dry storage room bowls and plastic tubs used to dispense rice and other dry products. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles on reach-in coolers in kitchen with heavy build up of debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk-in cooler
36-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Empty can in rear outer storage area observed with cigarette butts.
12B-06-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employees beginning to thaw commercially packaged beef in a sink located in the rear closed off area of the establishment. Said area is not fully enclosed. Spoke with manager immediately to place the item under refrigeration or thaw under cool running water inside the kitchen. Manager moved beef into cooler to thaw.
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated and elevated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 inside flour in dry storage room with handle touching product. Manager corrected scoop to face up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers in the kitchen soiled is old food and grease. Build up of debris and old grease on bottom of prep tables in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach-in coolers interiors soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Togo bags used to store food throughout establishment.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from cook-line in northeast corner of kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed commercially packaged beef submerged in standing water in rear sink. Manager relocated beef to walk-in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth observed on prep table in wait stations.
21-12-4
9
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. T shirt bags used to store food in several areas of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead flies in trap device over prep table near back door of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces on floor in cooler Cases of fryer oil on floor in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in cooks line and walk in coolers heavily soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Top of cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of napkins on floor in upper deck of dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
43
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
6
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
26
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. Everything in walk in freezer and reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line has multiple beverages above food prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers soiled with food residue. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
58
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over cooked dumplings in reach in freezer **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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 employees bagging ready to eat noodles with bare hands. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Multiple employees put gloves on doing multiple tasks all with out hand wash **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of hoisin sauce, 5 pounds. 3 dented cans of soy sauce, 15 pounds. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored on dry goods storage shelf next to single service to go lids in rear storage area. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead fly on marinated meat in walk in cooler. Operator removed 2# of unwholesome meat. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee on cooks line sing hand wash sing as a staging area for plating dishes. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Everything in walk in freezer and reach in freezer **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 25 dead and trapped flies in light control device in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda station not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dead fly on marinated meat in walk in cooler. Operator removed 2# of unwholesome meat. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line has multiple beverages above food prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food on cook line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of ribs on floor of walk in cooler also soy sauce. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Server area ice bin for drink machine. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop for outside ice machine stored on dirty surface. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink by dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers soiled with food residue. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Outside prep area shrimp are thawing in an unprotected area **Warning**
35B-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. All food items in walk in cooler stored but covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat in standing water. Employee started running water over meat **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
8
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout the kitchen have built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at soda station not properly secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
74
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cream cheese in upright reach in cooler next to wood top countertop. Manager stored correctly. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Dish washer scraps dirty dishes and puts away clean dishes with no hand wash in between. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 64 ounce soy sauce can dented in rear dry goods storage area. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout the kitchen have built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 2 hand wash sinks removed according to plans on file. Hand wash sink on cook line and hand wash sink by fryer station area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at server station used to rinse out blender. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has moved three compartment sink from original plans and removed 2 hand wash sinks from plans on file. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer at handrail near restrooms. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at soda station not properly secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverages on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles in kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in server station area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
17
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
29-42-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
53B-14-5
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**
29-49-6
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**
22-16-4
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**
35B-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**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
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**
14-11-5
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**
36-34-5
45
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 38 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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**
03B-01-6
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**
03A-02-5
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**
35A-04-4
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**
09-01-4
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**
12A-13-4
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.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in prep area soiled.
22-02-4
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**
31A-11-4
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**
31B-02-4
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
53B-14-5
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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on shelf in warewashing area.
24-05-4
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.
08B-20-4
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**
22-20-5
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area.
36-34-5
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.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glass plates in plastic tub on shelf warewashing area not air-dried.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright refrigerator at front counter missing radiator grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen.
36-11-4
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**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and three-compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
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**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Multiple hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
51-13-4
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.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door to kitchen is not self-closing. Door is open.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line and upright refrigerator near mop sink interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board on cooks line.
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of three-compartment sink.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers raw shrimp not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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.
21-09-4
6
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half duck cooked an hour before inspection 60 f. Operator placed in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. All recently frozen items in freezer mpneed date marking
02C-04-5
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 handles laying in flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung in areas where contamination from employee clothing is possible
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in kitchen and dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some of the cooks preparing food
13-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in private party area of dining room
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near bag in box sodas
22-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Un covered drink cups in reach in coolers on cooks line
12B-13-4
47
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Prepared food in to go bags in walk in coolers **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler across from cook line - cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass cooler at servers station opened 4/10/23, operator added date **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook lines
22-02-4
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. Multiple items in reach in freezers
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on bus cart, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At servers station, operator began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of MSG and sugar in kitchen, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whole duck and lobster thawing in standing water, operator corrected method **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk-in coolers not covered. Unwashed limes over soup stock in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen door at rear of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables in kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler/freezer gaskets in kitchen soiled Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook lines **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents above kitchen soiled. Accumulation of grease on floor of cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in standing water 73F, operator dumped water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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 in flour bins in shed, spoon handle in tea at servers station, operator corrected placement **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cart handle at wok station **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At servers station, operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above wok station **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked floor tiles in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple coolers in kitchen with torn gaskets **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles over servers station
36-37-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Floors of walk-in coolers, replaced during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in rice and flour bins, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies in UV trap in servers station **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
13
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk-in cooler - raw shrimp over cooked shrimp **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut pineapple in reach in cooler on prep line, operator corrected order. Walk-in cooler - eggs over cooked beef, Raw shrimp over sauce, operator corrected order **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in to-go bags in reach in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
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. Server handled dirty dishes, than clean plates with no hand wash **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on prep line - sprouts (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); tofu (44F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler - clams (52F - Cooling); raw beef bones (52F - Cold Holding); scallops (46F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on floor near ice machine and mop sink area. 2 rodent droppings behind cook line. 6 rodent droppings behind washer/dryer in storage room behind kitchen. Operator began sweeping up droppings during inspection. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24hrs, date added **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line, can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items prepared in walk-in cooler over 24hrs no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging near entrance to restroom, operator added label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used as scoop in soy beans and rice bins, operator removed scoops **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents on ceiling above cook line soiled with accumulation of grease and dust **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to clean equipment above dishwashing area **Repeat Violation** **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.employee cell phone on reach in cooler, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets on reach in coolers/freezers, **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On prep line and dish area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on floor on cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage shed, operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above wok system **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging on storage rack next to wok station **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line, interior of microwave at servers station **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Meat slicer guard with accumulation of food debris. Accumulation of food residue on reach in coolers and cooler handles in kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen door at rear of kitchen **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tripe thawing in standing water on prep line, operator corrected method **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4
12
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, fryers have grease build up, stove top has grease build up, interior of most reach in cooler's soiled in prep and on cook line, dumpling steamer has scale build up, dry mix containers soiled, lid for hot water holding had build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bits of food in hand washing sink by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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. Many foods in freezers and in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flies on sticky trap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Observed dead flies on sticky strip. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in cooler and walk in cooler handles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and pans not inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep and cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Observed beverage on shelf above prep table **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Many torn gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease dumpster not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
33-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Most gaskets soiled, walk in cooler shelves soiled, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
45
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: 200+ ppm chlorine sanitizer bucket near rice pots. **Time Extended**
41-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Observed approximately 3 flies in kitchen not landing. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -observed food particles in hand sink next to dish washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Observed bits of food in hand washing sink near dish area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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. -multiple food items in walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: observed rice and broth portioned in walk in freezer not dated. **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -restroom door in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Glasses and watch on prep shelf. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -adjacent of three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: cook line **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in wait station area has accumulation of food residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: microwave soiled **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: observed employee beverage in reach in cooler near cook line **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to-go boxes in dry storage shed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler cooked noodles (40F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Many foods stored not covered in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at prep table in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
21
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine.
How does Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine have averaged around 23 violations per visit, up from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Halong Bay Vietnamese Cuisine is inspected around five times per year on average.
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