Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen

1820 W Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Other
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored in bucket with 150 ppm chlorine sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
95
Aug 27, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked meat stuffed pastry with internal temperature of 115F in the hot case by the front counter. The person in charge stated the food item had been taken out of the oven and placed into the hot case less than 1 hour ago. The person in charge stated the hot case was still warming up to temperature and that the temperature settings had not been properly set. The person in charge adjusted the temperature settings and reheated the food items to 165F prior to further hot holding at 135F or higher
3-501.16(A)(1)
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids
2-501.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwash sink by the cook line and the handwash sink by the ice machine behind the front counter
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
67
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluid instructions
2-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen.

How does Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ms. Martha's Caribbean Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.