NAME VIET BISTRO MACHI
8150 N 49 ST · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
43 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 14
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can on dry storage bamboo shoots. **Warning**
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. Dish machine 0 ppm **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook rinse hand in three compartment sink do soap used **Warning**
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed gray water on ground in back
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in cooks line. 1 live fly landed on single-serve cup on drainbpard in warewashing area. 2 live flies in dry-storage area. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items stored inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2 1 25 **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live Lizard in dry storage. **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw salmon. Employee moved **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches in bbq oven on cooks line. 2 live roaches on floor underneath flat-top grill on cooks line. 1 live roach in gas stove oven on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor between prep table and reach-in cooler in kitchen. 1 live roach on floor underneath three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from cook line. noodles (50F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) Owner moved On counter garlic in oil 80 degrees **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle next to bottle of vinegar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed Verified current ownership and license and last inspection report. Discussed thermometer calibration, eight major allergens, big 6 restriction/exclusion sign but owner.
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender top inside soiled Cutting Boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing fish inside back hand wash sink. **Warning**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food safety first 2 cooks 2 prep 2 serving Viewed 4 certificate
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark prepared noodles.
Basic 22
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on top of reach-in cooler against wall in cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor underneath shelf near reach-in cooler on cooks line. 2 dead roaches on floor near reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. 2 dead roaches on top of microwave oven next to hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. 6 dead roaches on floor along wall behind ice machine in wait station area. 2 dead roaches on floor in dining room near tv. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in food preparation area and walk-in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table under water canister. Employee backpack on top of napkins for customers. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Smoothy
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at cook live deli coolers both **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
08B-31-4Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. All items inside reach in cooler storage in undrained ice. Beef, shrimp, fish, pork. Employee removed water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Onion on floor near walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cooks line used more than 24 hours ago spiked with debris. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Beef inside walk in freezer, boba inside glass reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish **Warning**
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Wiping cloths stored in detergent and chlorine mixed together.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:34 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
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6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.