Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

MASA ASIAN BISTRO AND BAR

6234 COMMERCIAL WAY STE B7 · WEELI WACHEE · Hernando County · FL 34613

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3355541
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374801
DBPR license3701222

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 10, 2023 4:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 11, 2023 8:52 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority22-41-4

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, 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority14-86-1

High 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**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority41-27-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door from kitchen to dining room has large hole in the middle **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box soda system **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers by dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back screen door in kitchen does not self close, has holes **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.