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MASA ASIAN BISTRO AND BAR

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3464548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8775545
DBPR license3701222

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk in cooler

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate52-01-4

Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Establishment is using crawfish salad in place of lobster in their lobster salad sushi roll. Reviewed ingredients of crawfish salad. Operator states only krab is added to crawfish salad when prepared. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#9Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw items on menu marked with fish symbol not linked to disclosure.

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food handling employees present

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or soap provided at handwash sinks in prep area and cook line area. Operator provided soap and paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

#13Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red spray bottle on dish machine

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in area by back door of kitchen.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee energy drink on shelf storing food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at exit of kitchen

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of oil in storage area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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