Wife Saver
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Wife Saver has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Wife Saver was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited three times.
Wife Saver's latest score of 70 falls below the Martinez average of 94. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed potato salad, rice, and chicken wings improperly cold holding in WIC. C/a: Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or lower. Food should be thrown out.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed WIC ambient at 51 degrees F. Observed foods stored within cooler not at proper temperatures. C/a: Have WIC repaired ASAP. Remove from walk in and store elsewhere in the mean time.
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop stored in flour and sugar containers. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust on ceilings above food prep areas. Repeat violation. C/a: Clean/wipe down ceiling tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing bracelet during food prep. C/a: Refrain from jewelry outside of a plain band ring.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed container of what appeared to be homemade ranch with no labeling in WIC. C/a: Label food stored outside of its original container.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed gravy stored on floor in WIC. C/a: Store food at least 6 inches off the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust on ceilings above food prep areas. C/a: Clean/wipe down ceiling tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed noticeable fly presence throughout kitchen. C/a: Determine a suitable method to deter flies from kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
78
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed several working containers without any labeling. C/a: Label working containers with common name of chemical.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build up inside bulk ice machine. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces as needed.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in main kitchen area. C/a: Keep sinks stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. Corrected-on-site.
511-6-1.07(3)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed lettuce stored uncovered in WIC. C/a: Cover all food in storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing banana pudding not wearing a hairnet. Observed employee on main line wearing bracelets. C/a: Wear hairnets and refrain from jewelry outside of a plain band ring.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust on ceilings above food prep area. Observed missing ceiling tiles. C/a: Clean dusty ceiling tiles. Repair/replace missing ceiling tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee touch face, not wash hands, and proceed with food prep (touching sides of sauce cups without gloves). Repeat violation. C/a: Wash hands after touching face or other items. Use gloves and do not have bare hand contact with food for service.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing Apple watch. Observed employee wearing bracelet. Observed no employees wearing hairnets. C/a: No jewelry on the hands or wrists are allowed outside of a plain band ring. Employees need to wear hairnets.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop stored inside sugar container. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed excessive flies throughout kitchen, especially near banana pudding prep. C/a: Determine method to deter flies from establishment.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloves, proceed to walk outside to grab other food. Employee came back in and opened box of frozen okra and put on new gloves without washing hands. Observed same employee put on new gloves and proceed to pull up his pants before returning to food preparation. C/a: Wash hands between different tasks and when hands/gloves have been contaminated by contact with other things.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build up in ice machine and spiget for sweet tea. Observed blod dripping from pork chops in RIC down below onto container lid labeled "chicken". C/a: Clean ice machine and drink machine. Clean up blood in RIC.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed pork chops stored uncovered in RIC. C/a: Cover all food in storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed chicken sitting in ice water tole to be "thawing" by an employee. Repeat violation. C/a: Utilize proper thawing methods. (i.e: under cool running water no greater than 70 degrees F).
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of stacked pans. Repeat violation. C/a:Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpster lids left open. C/a: Close dumpster lids when not in use.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wife Saver last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wife Saver on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wife Saver?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wife Saver.
How does Wife Saver compare to other restaurants in Martinez?
Wife Saver most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Martinez average of 94.
Has Wife Saver's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wife Saver have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wife Saver 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 Wife Saver inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wife Saver is inspected around three times per year on average.
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