NAME VIET BISTRO MACHI
8150 N 49 ST · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm observed establishment is actively using dishwasher. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Establishment using grocery bags for food storage inside ever single cold holding unit to store food. **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Orthene in dry storage.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Edd rolls Observed raw shrimp over spring rolls in reach in freezer.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under table with table top oven on floor at cook line.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings near ice machine on floor under clean dish rack.
41-25-4High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Behind large white floor freezer near walk in cooler. Establishment open and operating Back wall dry storage near back door.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Avalon water hot water dispenser soiled Oven soiled **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom dust pan inside back. hand wash sink,
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed books but no employee training certifications 2 cook 2 service
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Goat in walk in cooler. Not dated – put in freezer and then freezer.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork Monday – not date marked
Basic 15
35B-01-4Basic – Back door Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5Basic – Both Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under table top burner storage. 2 dead roach under table with table top oven on floor at cook line.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near water canister
08B-31-4Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in cold holding deli cooler third from left **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Small Hole in wall behind silver boba station near floor.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Duck in bowl thawing on counter employee moved to walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:32 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.