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NAME VIET BISTRO MACHI

8150 N 49 ST · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3493517
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10712564
DBPR license6213109

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority7 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 8

#13High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. Chlorine dishwasher machine testing at 0 PPM. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#14High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Rice stored in soiled trash bins in dry storage shelves. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#15High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cutter backyard big control spray, Raid ant and roach spray stored on rack with clean utensils and single service lids. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw beef out of commercial package stored on top of frozen raw chicken out of commercial package in reach in freezer chest near walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#17High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in shelving above above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 3 live roaches in hole under shelving above three compartment sink sink. 4 live roaches inside/under wok station. 2 live roach inside tall single door cast iron oven next to grill on cook line. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#18High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings on dry storage shelves with food to be served to the public. 1 rodent droppings under ice machine in server wait station. 2 rodent droppings under table storing filter water dispenser and boba sealing machine in server wait station. 1 rodent dropping on behind cart storing meat grinder next to ice machine in server wait station. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 1 rodent dropping on wood crates storing white single freezer next to 2 compartment sink in dry storage area. 1 rodent dropping on wooden structure storing air conditioning unit next to single door freezer across from dry storage racks. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @ 10:37am Items in reach in deli cooler across from grill: squid (50F – Cold Holding); raw pork (51F – Cold Holding); beef meatballs (51F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding) Operator iced all items to bring down the temperature. Inspector re-temped items @ 12pm: squid (37F – Cold Holding); raw pork (39F – Cold Holding); beef meatballs (38F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (40F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (40F – Cold Holding) Items were brought down to 41 degrees or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#20High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200+ PPM. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 7

#21Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple gallons of milk and half gallon cartoon of half and half not date marked stored in 2 door display cooler in server wait station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#22Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers heavily stained. Slicer on prep table soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#24Intermediate02B-04-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu items: #11 cured beef, #74 rare beef , #92 cured beef – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in server wait station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#26Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. White rice, cooked pork, cooked meatballs, cooked beef, cooked fish prepared on site not date marked inside walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#27Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Unlabeled purple chemical spray bottle stored on table near kitchen entrance door. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance in server wait station. Ice machine next to 2 door display cooler in server wait station heavily soiled with mold like substance and lime scale build up. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Heavily build up of limes ale and food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled with food debris and roach excrement. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Heavy buildup of food debris throughout the kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2019. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic12B-14-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Container of sliced lemons stored in ice machine in server wait station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored in between crack of shelving in server wait station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave, stove oven, counter top oven toaster interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli coolers heavily soiled with food debris and mold like substance. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water stored in 2 door display cooler in server wait station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Stored tofu inside walk in cooler not covered. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.