Đông Á Grocery — Local services in Saint Petersburg

“I recently visited Dong A Market in Orlando and was concerned about the store’s maintenance. I observed what appeared to be mold or mildew on the ceiling, which poses significant health risks. Mold exposure can cause respiratory issues, allergic reactions, and other serious health concerns, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. This raises questions about the store’s adherence to proper cleanliness and safety protocols. I strongly urge management to address this issue promptly to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for customers and...

Had just about everything I needed, from seasonings to ingredients, there were plenty of staff and they were very polite! When I asked for where certain things were, they pointed it out quickly and if they didn't have it, they said so without beating around the bush. The aisles were a little narrow, but not impossible to navigate for someone of my smaller stature; I would say bigger people might have a tougher time traversing certain parts of the store. This place had a HUGE selection of goods beyond food, as well, but I didn't have reason to stay and find out what every little thing was; on future visits,...

I love this place so much. Amazing food! Great prices! 5 stars. I will continue to come here. I enjoy that this place is local and the staff is great. That being said, as a public health major and knowledgeable about food safety this place has many health code violations. Temperature abuse is rampant and a chronic problem. I'm not talking about a little problem. It's huge! They are leaving meat out at room temperature, like for a very long time! You can't do this. E-coli, salmonella, aureus, pyogenes, campylobacter will begin to incubate if present. Either keep hot food under heat lamps or keep the meat on...