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
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
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. Chlorine dishwasher machine testing at 0 PPM.
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Rice stored in soiled trash bins in dry storage shelves.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cutter backyard big control spray, Raid ant and roach spray stored on rack with clean utensils and single service lids. **Repeat Violation**
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. Frozen raw beef out of commercial package stored on top of frozen raw chicken out of commercial package in reach in freezer chest near walk in cooler.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in shelving above above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings on dry storage shelves with food to be served to the public. 1 rodent droppings under ice machine in server wait station. 2 rodent droppings under table storing filter water dispenser and boba sealing machine in server wait station. 1 rodent dropping on behind cart storing meat grinder next to ice machine in server wait station. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @ 10:37am Items in reach in deli cooler across from grill: squid (50F – Cold Holding); raw pork (51F – Cold Holding); beef meatballs (51F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding) Operator iced all items to bring down the temperature. Inspector re-temped items @ 12pm: squid (37F – Cold Holding); raw pork (39F – Cold Holding); beef meatballs (38F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (40F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (40F – Cold Holding) Items were brought down to 41 degrees or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200+ PPM.
Intermediate 8
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple gallons of milk and half gallon cartoon of half and half not date marked stored in 2 door display cooler in server wait station.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers heavily stained. Slicer on prep table soiled with food debris.
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu items: #11 cured beef, #74 rare beef , #92 cured beef
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in server wait station.
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. No proof of training for servers. Observed employee training for Nga Tran, Phu Tran, Tran Chinh. Inspector discussed with operator and all employees must have employee food training within 60 days of employment.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. White rice, cooked pork, cooked meatballs, cooked beef, cooked fish prepared on site not date marked inside walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Unlabeled purple chemical spray bottle stored on table near kitchen entrance door.
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance in server wait station. Ice machine next to 2 door display cooler in server wait station heavily soiled with mold like substance and lime scale build up. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Heavily build up of limes ale and food debris.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled with food debris and roach excrement.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Heavy buildup of food debris throughout the kitchen.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2019. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on sides of counter storing register in dinning room area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-14-4Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Container of sliced lemons stored in ice machine in server wait station.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink stored on rack storing spices.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored in between crack of shelving in server wait station.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave, stove oven, counter top oven toaster interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli coolers heavily soiled with food debris and mold like substance.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water stored in 2 door display cooler in server wait station.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Stored tofu inside walk in cooler not covered.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:57 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.