Halong Bay in Dunedin

Last inspected:

2192 Main St Ste a, Dunedin, FL 34698
Overview

Halong Bay in Dunedin has been emergency-closed twice: on January 13, 2025 for rodent activity, and on September 10, 2015 for roach activity. Across 23 inspections spanning a decade, the facility accumulated 326 violations, averaging 14.2 per inspection — nearly three times the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were pervasive, including recurring employee health policy violations (cited in at least 6 inspections), chemical storage violations (5+ inspections), shell stock requirement violations (5+ inspections), food contact surface violations (6+ inspections), and consumer advisory violations (6+ inspections). The facility also received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines, and fire safety violations dating to 2015 involved portable fire extinguishers that were inaccessible, missing, or stored on the floor. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 found 9 violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, though the prior day's inspection on March 16, 2026 documented 33 violations and an administrative complaint was recommended.

Most recent closure: January 13, 2025 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
326Violations
2Closures
4Fire
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Halong Bay in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 14.2 violations / inspection 14.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Halong Bay in Dunedin: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Halong Bay in Dunedin
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 10:01:00
Roach activity 16:33:00

Halong Bay in Dunedin: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Halong Bay in Dunedin
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025007191 $400.00 Jan 13, 2025 Miami (Doral)
3--2015040908 $400.00 Sep 11, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Halong Bay in Dunedin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible stored on the floor.For reporting purposes only. By prep table by walkin freezer
— 3 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. By back door

— Complaint Full · 45-06-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Under prep sink

— Complaint Full · 45-06-4 · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Under prep sink

Halong Bay in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority
— 2 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority

Halong Bay in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halong Bay in Dunedin last inspected?
Halong Bay in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Halong Bay in Dunedin last shut down?
Halong Bay in Dunedin was last shut down on January 13, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Halong Bay in Dunedin?
The most frequently cited violations at Halong Bay in Dunedin are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Halong Bay in Dunedin had?
Halong Bay in Dunedin has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Halong Bay in Dunedin find?
Halong Bay in Dunedin was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Halong Bay in Dunedin ever been shut down?
Yes, Halong Bay in Dunedin has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V38 (Waste properly disposed) mean?
Violation 38 (Waste properly disposed) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/38.
Has Halong Bay in Dunedin had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Halong Bay in Dunedin has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Halong Bay in Dunedin faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Halong Bay in Dunedin has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Halong Bay in Dunedin been fined?
Halong Bay in Dunedin has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Halong Bay in Dunedin operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Ivory Mandarin Bistro (2015-2015), Ivory Chinese Bistro (2016).

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