MASA ASIAN BISTRO AND BAR
6234 COMMERCIAL WAY STE B7 · WEELI WACHEE · Hernando County · FL 34613
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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, chemical jug empty. Operator put new jug on. Corrected to 50 ppm. Discussed importance of testing dish machine every day. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under fried krab, in multiple containers in cooler in sushi area. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on wheel on lift top cooler on cook line 5 live roaches on wheel of flat top cooler on cook line 3 live roaches on top of door of flat top cooler on cook line 1 live roach on wood table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In sushi bar – greater then 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket lids in sink on back line, operator removed Gloves in hand wash sink in bar, oper removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Has safe staff books with forms, none filled out. **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In batter in lift top cooler across from flat top, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door from kitchen to dining room has large hole in the middle **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box soda system **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen Plastic light cover on back line broken Ceiling tile missing on back line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under hand wash sink on back line , operator removed. 4 dead roaches on floor by wood table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers by dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in cup of water by rice holders, 86F, operator dumped out water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at 2 door cooler on cook line Glass door cooler doors in bar Fan guards in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back screen door in kitchen does not self close, has holes **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:39 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.