Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MASA

1650 N MONROE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3639988
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10940950
DBPR license4702758

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Raw shrimp over spring mix in fry station. Raw chicken and raw pork over curry sauce in wok station reach in. All items rearranged appropriately during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per employees items out less than 4 hours. Chicken placed in reach cooler. Bean sprouts voluntarily discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in bar three compartment sink tested at over 500ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on underside of mixer head and splash guard. Ice paddle soiled. Paddle sent to dish area for washing at time of inspection.

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at prep area handwash sink.

#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 76F maximum temperature at expo station hand wash sink.

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting boards in sushi station have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage.

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall by mop sink.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#6Basic10-03-4

Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well off. Employee turned on water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Soiled exterior on rice warmers on cook line and expo line. Grease/residue on clean dish self over steam table.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris under cooler drawers under steam table.

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in fry station upright cooler.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tubs of uncovered peppers, onions, carrots, and mushrooms in walk-in cooler.

#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#12Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at bar soda gun holster.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.