North Weeki Wachee, Hernando County

MASA ASIAN BISTRO AND BAR

6234 COMMERCIAL WAY STE B7, North Weeki Wachee, FL 34613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Dec 15, 2022
City
North Weeki Wachee
County
Hernando
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-05-4

Detail 21638456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Imported white wood sushi bowl. Shelves at wait under soda machine station rotted wood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21638454

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under dish machine , in bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21638455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21638457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at wait station Handles of doors of sushi cooler Gaskets of reach in coolers in bar Fan guards in walk in cooler Hand wash sink in bar soiled Soda gun holster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Fans guards need cleaning Time Extended

Dec 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 21

22-41-4

Detail 21636135

High Priority - 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. 0 ppm, operator put new jug of Sanitizer on, 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21636138

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar by hand wash sink Warning

14-86-1

Detail 21636140

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel Under multiple items Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21636146

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on shelf under steam table 1 live roach in box of to go soy sauce packets Approximately 5 live roaches on bottom of table under rice cookers 1 live roach on table with clean dishes behind lift top cooler 7 roaches on bottom of shelf across from 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on wall by 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches on wall at end of bar, east side Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21636147

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings in bar under sushi display case Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21636142

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. Discussed big 6 food born illnesses with staff and manager on duty, emailed posters in Spanish, English and Chinese. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21636133

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21636139

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soda gun soiled inside nozzle Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21636145

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21636152

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl in flour bin Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21636143

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On storage room, operator moved to corner Corrected On-Site Warning

14-05-4

Detail 21636150

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Imported white wood sushi bowl. Shelves at wait under soda machine station rotted wood Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21636141

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roaches on shelves under steam table, in box of to go soy sauce 2 dead roaches under bag in box soda storage rack 1 dead roach on top of flour bin across from 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in to go box in bar 2 dead roaches next to microwave in bar Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21636151

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on prep cook Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21636132

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook, put hat on Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21636134

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under dish machine , in bar Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21636137

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor by 3 compartment sink, moved to shelf Food on floor in walk in cooler and freezer Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21636148

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21636136

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21636149

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at wait station Handles of doors of sushi cooler Gaskets of reach in coolers in bar Fan guards in walk in cooler Hand wash sink in bar soiled Soda gun holster Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 21636144

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed first Warning

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 21191952

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by 6 white buckets lids operator remove the lids from the handwashing sink. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21191949

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by dishwasher operator replaced soap and paper towels at the hand sink Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21191950

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 21191955

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In church Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21191948

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off floor. 6 white buckets of sauces on floor and one bucket of fish. And boxes of food stored on floor in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 21191954

Basic - Food stored on floor. Vinegar, cooking oil and mayonnaise **Repeat Violati Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21191951

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. towels on food line and expo line Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21191953

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar Repeat Violation

Feb 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 20831001

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. lighters stored on shelf above prep table. Operator relocated lighters Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20830998

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink . Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20831003

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed bottles of soap at all the sinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20831002

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used as scoop in bulk bins.

08B-38-4

Detail 20830999

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases in walk in cooler and walk in freezer

33-20-4

Detail 20831004

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle overflowing

21-12-4

Detail 20830997

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20831000

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled in kitchen area

Dec 22, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 20745207

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired 9/2018 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 20745208

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment does not have plan to hold items on time as a public health control. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 20745209

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in sushi bar area heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20745210

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 20745206

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe/faucet. Hand wash sink in kitchen area next to dish machine. 3 compartment sink in bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Time Extended

Dec 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 23

41-07-4

Detail 20742276

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. NyQuil on shelf at cook line Tylenol on dry dish rack Operator relocated to proper storage area Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 20742270

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was touching cell phone with bare hands then put dumplings in the fryer without washing hands. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20742262

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen area under dry storage boxes in front of walk in cooler Operator killed the roach and cleaned and sanitized the area Warning

41-27-4

Detail 20742273

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket in sushi bar area 200ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator added water to solution Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01D-02-4

Detail 20742265

Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Records only available for December Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20742256

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to prep station in kitchen area blocked with bucket lids inside Hand wash sink in kitchen area next to burner stove blocked with pan lid Operator relocated items out of sinks Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20742261

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20742268

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired 9/2018 Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20742277

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20742274

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in bar area. Operator filled soap Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20742255

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment does not have plan to hold items on time as a public health control. Repeat Violation Warning

14-05-4

Detail 20742259

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf under cooking equipment lined with soiled cardboard Warning

14-45-4

Detail 20742267

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf storing to go sauce packets lined with soiled cardboard Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20742258

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen area under dry storage boxes across Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20742257

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic lids on drying rack Cups in beverage station Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20742275

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dry storage area Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 20742264

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. multiple sticky tape traps over prep table area Warning

33-19-4

Detail 20742266

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Heavy debris of garbage around dumpster Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20742272

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep area Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20742263

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in sushi bar area heavily soiled Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20742260

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen area Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20742269

Basic - Water leaking from pipe/faucet. Hand wash sink in kitchen area next to dish machine. 3 compartment sink in bar area Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20742271

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter to in kitchen next to steam table Repeat Violation Warning