HA LONG BAY
20685 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-406-4917
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
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APR 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 10 roach droppings and one empty egg sack on and around the fire suppression pull handle. Manager cleaned and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026017060 | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2016024237 | May 12, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
White long cutting boards that area attached to the pull top reach in coolers have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Mar 6, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed renewing license with operator.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall next to tall silver door standing reach in cooler. Manager eradicated, and clean and sanitized area. 2 live roaches on floor under 2 compartment sink near walk in cooler. 1 live roach under clear door reach in cooler. 2 live roaches under "imperial" stove on cookline. Manager eradicated, and clean and sanitized area. 7 live roaches inside back of wok stove. 1 live roach on yellow pipe behind stoves on cookline. 1 live roach on wall in hallway to bathrooms. Manager eradicated and clean and sanitized area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under prep table next to clear door reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches on floor under 2 compartment sink near walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on wall between silver utensil hangers above 2 compartment sink. Approximately 5 dead roaches inside grease catch under "imperial" stove. 1 dead roach on floor next to kitchen door in hallway to bathrooms. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. 4 dead roaches along wall with co2 tanks near bathrooms. 1 dead roach on floor next to mop sink. 1 egg case along wall with co2 tanks near bathrooms.
Mar 5, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed renewing license with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored above fried egg container in reach in cooler across from wok stove. Employee moved eggs
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall next to tall silver door standing reach in cooler. Manager eradicated, and clean and sanitized area. 2 live roaches on floor under 2 compartment sink near walk in cooler. 1 live roach under clear door reach in cooler. 2 live roaches under "imperial" stove on cookline. Manager eradicated, and clean and sanitized area. 7 live roaches inside back of wok stove. 1 live roach on yellow pipe behind stoves on cookline. 1 live roach on wall in hallway to bathrooms. Manager eradicated and clean and sanitized area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under prep table next to clear door reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches on floor under 2 compartment sink near walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on wall between silver utensil hangers above 2 compartment sink. Approximately 5 dead roaches inside grease catch under "imperial" stove. 1 dead roach on floor next to kitchen door in hallway to bathrooms. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. 4 dead roaches along wall with co2 tanks near bathrooms. 1 dead roach on floor next to mop sink. 1 egg case along wall with co2 tanks near bathrooms.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table across from walk in cooler. Manager moved phone.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink behind boba tea area. Provided sign to operator. Operator posted sign.
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units on the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and near dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filter and on the pole near the walk in freezer.
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink with employee until the dishwasher machine is sanitizing correctly. Testing three compartment sink at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units on the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and near dishwashing area.
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the spoons used for the rice stirring in standing water temping at 71F. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filter and on the pole near the walk in freezer.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment added Boba station with cooler, hand sink and ice well. Observed electrical pump attached to piping from hand sink leading to back kitchen. Added sandwich station with toaster oven, 1 reach in cooler, 1 reach in freezer, spring roll station, cutting boards and 2 steamers. There is a non designated sink that is not accessible to wash hands as it is blocked by reach in freezer. Server station added with hand wash sink and soda station with ice well in back hallway. Added food and dry storage racks that have customer access leading to rest rooms. In kitchen area there is additional 2 compartment prep sink, server station, prep table with rice cookers, 5 additional prep tables, additional gas range not fitting under hood system, slicer, 2 make line coolers. Insufficient hand wash sinks in kitchen on cook line due to multiple hand washing violations observed. 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/.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Additional prep areas added in kitchen and inadequate hand sinks present
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at dish area fully blocked by buckets and pots. Hand sink at sandwich station inaccessible due to reach in freezer and steamers blocking access
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, in boba and sandwich stations.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at boba station
Aug 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment added Boba station with cooler, hand sink and ice well. Observed electrical pump attached to piping from hand sink leading to back kitchen. Added sandwich station with toaster oven, 1 reach in cooler, 1 reach in freezer, spring roll station, cutting boards and 2 steamers. There is a non designated sink that is not accessible to wash hands as it is blocked by reach in freezer. Server station added with hand wash sink and soda station with ice well in back hallway. Added food and dry storage racks that have customer access leading to rest rooms. In kitchen area there is additional 2 compartment prep sink, server station, prep table with rice cookers, 5 additional prep tables, additional gas range not fitting under hood system, slicer, 2 make line coolers. Insufficient hand wash sinks in kitchen on cook line due to multiple hand washing violations observed. 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/.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Additional prep areas added in kitchen and inadequate hand sinks present
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at dish area fully blocked by buckets and pots. Hand sink at sandwich station inaccessible due to reach in freezer and steamers blocking access
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand sink in dish area.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, in boba and sandwich stations.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at boba station
Aug 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start work without washing hands. Observed an employee enter kitchen and put on gloves without washing hands
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed female prep cook put on gloves and start cutting peppers at dish area without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook in kitchen go into mop closet then went back into kitchen and worked with food without changing gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sandwich station: cooked shrimp 71F, cold holding; shredded lettuce 65F, cold holding; cooked rehydrated rice noodles 70F, cold holding Cook line: raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (57F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken ( - Cooling). Manager iced down product, raw shrimp re-temp (32F - Cold Holding); raw calamari re-temp (32F - Cold Holding) Server line, bean sprouts (81F, cold holding)
Establishment added Boba station with cooler, hand sink and ice well. Observed electrical pump attached to piping from hand sink leading to back kitchen. Added sandwich station with toaster oven, 1 reach in cooler, 1 reach in freezer, spring roll station, cutting boards and 2 steamers. There is a non designated sink that is not accessible to wash hands as it is blocked by reach in freezer. Server station added with hand wash sink and soda station with ice well in back hallway. Added food and dry storage racks that have customer access leading to rest rooms. In kitchen area there is additional 2 compartment prep sink, server station, prep table with rice cookers, 5 additional prep tables, additional gas range not fitting under hood system, slicer, 2 make line coolers. Insufficient hand wash sinks in kitchen on cook line due to multiple hand washing violations observed. 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/.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on sandwich station.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Additional prep areas added in kitchen and inadequate hand sinks present
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at dish area fully blocked by buckets and pots. Hand sink at sandwich station inaccessible due to reach in freezer and steamers blocking access
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand sink in dish area.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked foods, and broths in walk in cooler and freezer not dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of unlabeled purple cleaner in server station not labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, in boba and sandwich stations.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at boba station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of cornstarch not labeled in kitchen
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority10 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start work without washing hands. Observed an employee enter kitchen and put on gloves without washing hands
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed female prep cook put on gloves and start cutting peppers at dish area without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handle soiled fan without changing gloves or washing hands, then proceeded to work with food.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 10 roach droppings and one empty egg sack on and around the fire suppression pull handle. Manager cleaned and sanitized area
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook in kitchen go into mop closet then went back into kitchen and worked with food without changing gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sandwich station: cooked shrimp 71F, cold holding; shredded lettuce 65F, cold holding; cooked rehydrated rice noodles 70F, cold holding Cook line: raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (57F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken ( - Cooling). Manager iced down product, raw shrimp re-temp (32F - Cold Holding); raw calamari re-temp (32F - Cold Holding) Server line, bean sprouts (81F, cold holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Establishment added Boba station with cooler, hand sink and ice well. Observed electrical pump attached to piping from hand sink leading to back kitchen. Added sandwich station with toaster oven, 1 reach in cooler, 1 reach in freezer, spring roll station, cutting boards and 2 steamers. There is a non designated sink that is not accessible to wash hands as it is blocked by reach in freezer. Server station added with hand wash sink and soda station with ice well in back hallway. Added food and dry storage racks that have customer access leading to rest rooms. In kitchen area there is additional 2 compartment prep sink, server station, prep table with rice cookers, 5 additional prep tables, additional gas range not fitting under hood system, slicer, 2 make line coolers. Insufficient hand wash sinks in kitchen on cook line due to multiple hand washing violations observed. 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/.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on sandwich station.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Additional prep areas added in kitchen and inadequate hand sinks present
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at dish area fully blocked by buckets and pots. Hand sink at sandwich station inaccessible due to reach in freezer and steamers blocking access
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand sink in dish area.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked foods, and broths in walk in cooler and freezer not dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of unlabeled purple cleaner in server station not labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, in boba and sandwich stations.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open employee drink on cook line. Discussed with manager about putting lid and straw.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and personal beverages on prep surface in sandwich station
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces, cases of meats, bag of rice, and cases of oil all stored on floor in dry storage and walk in units
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at boba station
Observed storage racks with bags of sugar spices, drinks, and other items in back hallway leading to bathrooms with customer access
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed in back hallway leading to bathrooms
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of cornstarch not labeled in kitchen
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.back exit door blocked by food storage racks and single service items
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of purple liquid not labeled on service line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of sauce stored on floor on cookline
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in container of water temped at 70 degrees f on prep table next to rice warmer Corrected observed employee discard
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.