WALDORF, Md. — Coco Bay Kitchen & Tea House, a modern Vietnamese fusion restaurant and tea house at 3280 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20603, remains closed after Charles County officials issued health and safety orders on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
A red “Temporarily Closed” order from the Charles County Health Department cited critical item violations, including a nonoperational ventilation hood and inadequate insect control measures. The order, signed by County Health Officer Dr. Dianna E. Abney, resulted in a summary suspension of the restaurant’s food service license in accordance with Maryland Annotated Regulations 10.15.03.
That same day, the Charles County Department of Planning and Growth Management posted a bright yellow “Danger” notice on the storefront. The notice declared the building unsafe for human occupancy due to infestation and ventilation process issues, warning that the business could not operate until inspections were completed. The posting specified that any unauthorized entry would be unlawful after Aug. 25, 2025, under Article 403 of the county code.
Coco Bay opened to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The restaurant, known for pho, garlic noodles, honey-soy garlic wings and bubble teas, has been a local draw since opening. Customers have praised its atmosphere and drinks, though online reviews have occasionally noted price and authenticity concerns.
On its official Facebook page, Coco Bay told customers it is “not gone, just under construction,” suggesting it hopes to reopen soon with “exciting updates.”
As of Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, the restaurant has not announced a reopening date and did not respond to requests for comment.
This article will be updated if a response is received.
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nasty
it has to be pretty “nasty” to get shut down ..
glad I never went there and never will, Yuck
Eating roaches
Wake up America! This is not anything new to them.
Wow