Masa Asian Bistro and Bar
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Masa Asian Bistro and Bar has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 91, which Masa Asian Bistro and Bar's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above sauce in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On tempura shrimp, fried chicken, and sushi rice. Discussed with operator.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with liquor bottles in sushi bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
64
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Seating area and bar/sushi bar area renovated and layout changed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine closest to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on top of ice machine and in several areas in kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above sauce in walk-in cooler and raw fish stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in sushi reach-in cooler in bar area. Items were moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - 500 lbs of ice **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near fryers. Operator moved to place in a different cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees to the right of the three compartment sink due to water not functioning. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line to the right of the cook line. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Seating area and bar/sushi bar area renovated and layout changed. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. For 6 kitchen employees and 2 servers. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. For 6 kitchen employees and 2 servers. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - 1 dead roach on premises found in wok full of water on cook line used for rinsing items and 1 dead fly found in ice machine. Operator discarded ice, cleaned, and sanitized area. Operator had wok cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine closest to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
30
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice held at room temperature for less than 4 hours behind sushi prep area missing time mark. Operator applied appropriate 4 hour time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown rice (126F - Hot Holding) held in kitchen rice cooker for less than 2 hours. Unit was unplugged. Operator turned unit on and began reheating item to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of bug repellent stored above working container of flour by dry storage area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat curry sauces in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink right of triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastics to go container used as scoops in working containers of sugar and flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar and by soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food and container of cooked chicken stored on floor in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep table by back door heavily soiled with food debris, grease. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from hand sink faucet behind bar.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of sugar, flour, and salt removed from original packaging not labeled throughout back prep areas.
02D-01-5
30
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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
08A-05-6
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**
52-01-4
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.
02B-01-5
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
53A-05-6
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**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
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**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red spray bottle on dish machine
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. See stop sale.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in area by back door of kitchen.
51-11-4
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at exit of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in storage area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
23-03-4
32
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door from kitchen to dining room has large hole in the middle **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box soda system **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers by dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back screen door in kitchen does not self close, has holes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
58
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
35A-05-4
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**
41-27-4
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**
22-41-4
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**
14-86-1
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**
31A-09-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door from kitchen to dining room has large hole in the middle **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box soda system **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
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**
36-34-5
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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers by dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
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**
10-07-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back screen door in kitchen does not self close, has holes **Warning**
35B-03-4
29
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live in sticky trap 14 live under dry food storage rack 16 live at end of dry food storage rack under black crate 3 live under cook line 9 live on wheels of cook line reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 2 live under dry storage rack in rear prep area 1 live under bag in the box storage rack 3 live under cook line 8 live on wheels of reach in cooler on cooks line **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 1 live under cooks live **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 1 live roach under 2 door reach in cooler on cook line **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: 1 live roach on wall under hand wash sink on en of cook line, operator killed, sainted area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: 1 live under fire extinguisher in back prep area near dry storage rack 1 dead on front service area of cook line 1 dead under dish machine **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door separating kitchen and service area damaged **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks near bag in the box station in kitchen. One behind bar. Not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles broken or missing throughout kitchen. One light shield cracked/damaged in back prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen door in rear of kitchen not self closing and does not latch **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: latch repaired **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Multiple rips and holes in rear screen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live in sticky trap 14 live under dry food storage rack 16 live at end of dry food storage rack under black crate 3 live under cook line 9 live on wheels of cook line reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 2 live under dry storage rack in rear prep area 1 live under bag in the box storage rack 3 live under cook line 8 live on wheels of reach in cooler on cooks line **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 1 live under cooks live **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 1 live roach under 2 door reach in cooler on cook line **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In back prep area of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door separating kitchen and service area damaged **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks near bag in the box station in kitchen. One behind bar. Not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles broken or missing throughout kitchen. One light shield cracked/damaged in back prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead in sticky trap 1 dead in bus tub under onions 1 dead near bag in the box station 1 dead on pipe behind wok station near hand sink on cook line 1 dead under cook line 1 dead on dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 1 dead under cook like 2 dead under dry storage rack in prep area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 1 dead under dish machine 1 dead under cooks reach in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: 2 dead under 2 door cooler on cook line **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen door in rear of kitchen not self closing and does not latch **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: latch repaired **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Multiple rips and holes in rear screen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
50
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans double soy sauce dented at seam 60oz ea 2 can pine apple chunk dented at seam 6 lb 10 ea **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in back prep area 1 near dish machine **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk-in-Cooler - shell eggs over sauces, chicken and beef over noodles **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live in sticky trap 14 live under dry food storage rack 16 live at end of dry food storage rack under black crate 3 live under cook line 9 live on wheels of cook line reach in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice machine bin interior has mold like growth in contact with ice used for drinks. **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In back prep area of kitchen. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink behind bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in freezer and walk in cooler not labeled or dated. Food behind barn and at sushi station not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squirt bottle at bar contains soap not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen door in rear of kitchen not self closing and does not latch **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Multiple rips and holes in rear screen door **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance coming in contact with ice. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door separating kitchen and service area damaged **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks near bag in the box station in kitchen. One behind bar. Not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles broken or missing throughout kitchen. One light shield cracked/damaged in back prep area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 cans double soy sauce 2 cans pineapple chunks dented at seam, not segregated **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead in sticky trap 1 dead in bus tub under onions 1 dead near bag in the box station 1 dead on pipe behind wok station near hand sink on cook line 1 dead under cook line 1 dead on dish machine **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Whole fish on back prep line and cooked meat in walk in cooler for personal use not segregated. Employee food in wait station not segregated in front wait station cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple items in dish area **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In Walk-in Freezer **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled Dry chemical and equipment storage room floor soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In Walk-in Freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven at front sushi station **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan guards in Walk-in-Cooler soiled, shelves soiled. -clean dish shelves near dish machine -soda gun holster at bar **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At server station plastic forks and spoons not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
10
Jan 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
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, operator put new jug of Sanitizer on, 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings in bar under sushi display case **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar by hand wash sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel Under multiple items **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on shelf under steam table 1 live roach in box of to go soy sauce packets Approximately 5 live roaches on bottom of table under rice cookers 1 live roach on table with clean dishes behind lift top cooler 7 roaches on bottom of shelf across from 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on wall by 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches on wall at end of bar, east side **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - 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. Discussed big 6 food born illnesses with staff and manager on duty, emailed posters in Spanish, English and Chinese. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soda gun soiled inside nozzle **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl in flour bin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On storage room, operator moved to corner **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Imported white wood sushi bowl. Shelves at wait under soda machine station rotted wood **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roaches on shelves under steam table, in box of to go soy sauce 2 dead roaches under bag in box soda storage rack 1 dead roach on top of flour bin across from 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in to go box in bar 2 dead roaches next to microwave in bar **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on prep cook **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook, put hat on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under dish machine , in bar **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor by 3 compartment sink, moved to shelf Food on floor in walk in cooler and freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at wait station Handles of doors of sushi cooler Gaskets of reach in coolers in bar Fan guards in walk in cooler Hand wash sink in bar soiled Soda gun holster **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed first **Warning**
08B-39-4
19
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by 6 white buckets lids operator remove the lids from the handwashing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by dishwasher operator replaced soap and paper towels at the hand sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In church **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off floor. 6 white buckets of sauces on floor and one bucket of fish. And boxes of food stored on floor in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Vinegar, cooking oil and mayonnaise **Repeat Violati **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. towels on food line and expo line **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Masa Asian Bistro and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Masa Asian Bistro and Bar on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Masa Asian Bistro and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Masa Asian Bistro and Bar.
How does Masa Asian Bistro and Bar compare to other restaurants in Weeki Wachee?
Masa Asian Bistro and Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Weeki Wachee average of 91.
Has Masa Asian Bistro and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Masa Asian Bistro and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Masa Asian Bistro and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Masa Asian Bistro and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Masa Asian Bistro and Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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