MARTHA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4747 66 ST N · KENNETH CITY · Pinellas County · FL 33709
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Queso (114F – Cooling) finished reheating at 12:10 and temperature taken at 12:30 of 114 degrees farenheit. At 2:30 pm, temperature was 84F. Inspector instructed operator to use ice bath for quick chill. Re-temp 68F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored next to ready to eat fruit in reach in freezer. Discussed proper 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. Multiple bags of frozen meats requiring different minimum cooking temperatures stored directly next to each other. Manager educated. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches found inside of cove molding for wall under non-functional hood system in kitchen 1 live roach behind dry storage rack next to double door entrance to kitchen. 1 live roach found on bar countertop. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall single door reach-in cooler of cook line: Shredded chicken 44 degrees farenheit, cut leafy greens 45 degrees farenheit, raw shrimp 45 degrees farenheit. Informed manager and stated foods were brought out less than 4 hours ago from walk-in cooler. Operator placed ice bags on foods. Re-temp raw shrimp registering at 41F, shredded chicken 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 119 degrees farenheit, cooked chicken 111 degrees farenheit on cook line. Operator reheated to 171 degrees farenheit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in prep area soiled. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef tongue in tall double door reach in freezer not marked with dates meat was cooked and day held in reach in cooler. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Two handwash sinks by cook line do not provide hot water. Ran for 2 minutes 87 degrees farenheit. Hand wash sink in women's bathroom unable to provide any hot water. **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large container of Dried beans has small cup used as scoop. Educated manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of reach in cooler next to order window heavily soiled. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not fastened by any means to a wall. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile around vent above double door reach in cooler soiled with brown debris. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At non-functioning hood system and floor. Manager informed. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches found behind dry storage rack next to double door entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bags of cilantro stored on shelf above sour cream foods in walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket under table with microwave registered 0ppm chlorine. Educated employee and instructed to remake sanitizer – 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:04 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.