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MASA ASIAN BISTRO AND BAR

With 10 documented inspections, MASA ASIAN BISTRO AND BAR in WEELI WACHEE has achieved a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

6234 COMMERCIAL WAY STE B7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/31/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13612792

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 03F-02-5: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.
  • 31A-09-4: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

3/18/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13625226

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/3/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13612713

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5: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**
  • 51-16-7: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**

1/14/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10942650

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 5 int, 2 basic

  • 35A-03-4: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
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine closest to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - 500 lbs of ice Warning
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 41-10-4: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
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees to the right of the three compartment sink due to water not functioning. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 31B-02-4: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
  • 51-16-7: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
  • 53B-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. For 6 kitchen employees and 2 servers. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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

6/3/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10744528

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-01-5: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
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar and by soda machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in freezer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food and container of cooked chicken stored on floor in freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from hand sink faucet behind bar.
  • 02D-01-5: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.
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 03F-02-5: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
  • 03B-01-6: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**
  • 41-10-4: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
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink right of triple sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.

2/19/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10744080

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at exit of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**

12/16/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8775545

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 7 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. See stop sale.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in area by back door of kitchen.
  • 12B-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
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at exit of kitchen
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in storage area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
  • 08A-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
  • 52-01-4: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
  • 02B-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.
  • 53A-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
  • 31B-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
  • 53B-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.
  • 02B-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
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red spray bottle on dish machine

9/11/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8441629

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 13 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint container used as scoop for breadcrumbs Repeat Violation
  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door separating kitchen and service area has large hole/damage Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks near bar area not secure Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing ceiling tile above ice machine, on back prep line light cover broken Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt on shelf with single service items and dry goods. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces in walk in cooler, multiple cases of food in walk in freezer
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor, door, fan unit.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar and at soda fountain. Operator removed
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan unit and guards Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior screen door not self closing Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in cooler interior soiled
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touch face/nose, then put gloves on to handle dishes. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket reading over 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

7/11/2023· 2y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8440529

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-51-4: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**
  • 51-11-4: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**
  • 36-34-5: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**
  • 24-08-4: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**
  • 23-03-4: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**
  • 35B-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**
  • 14-86-1: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**
  • 11-26-1: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**

7/10/2023· 2y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8374801

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 2 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5: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
  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door from kitchen to dining room has large hole in the middle Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box soda system Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5: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
  • 35A-03-4: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
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers by dish machine Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4: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
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back screen door in kitchen does not self close, has holes Warning
  • 22-41-4: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
  • 14-86-1: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
  • 35A-05-4: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
  • 41-27-4: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
  • 31A-09-4: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
  • 11-26-1: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