Little Masa

619 S Woodward Ave C105, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Little Masa appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.

Little Masa's latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hot water faucet at triple sink not able to be shut off.

29-11-4

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food and utensils inside handwashing sink in sushi bar area. Operator removed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not sanitizing at proper PPM. Informed operator to set up three compartment sink until dish machine is fixed. **Warning**

16-55-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee toothbrush, toothpaste, hat and handbag in area where food items are stored. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken nuggets on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed food item from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in walk in freezer. Operator removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef next to raw chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed beef and stored away from chicken during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bowl in hand wash sink by sushi bar. Operator removed bowl during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pad thai noodles on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed scallops sitting in water. Employee placed scallops in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front line.

41-17-4

Intermediate - 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the sushi bar food plate inside the employee hand sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.

31B-04-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager gave employee restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Masa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Masa on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Masa?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Masa.

How does Little Masa compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Little Masa most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Little Masa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Masa have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Masa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Little Masa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Masa is inspected around three times per year on average.

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