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Marta Cafe

1600 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, V8R 2B6 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Marta Cafe has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on September 16, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 16, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times on September 16, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times on September 16, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on September 16, 2026. For example: Improper Sanitary Facilities

About this data

These results come from Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

1 inspection

  1. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Observed round plastic container used as scoop.
      • Ensure all scoops to be washable with handle. Corrected at time of inspection.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Food on the floor in walk-in and soaking rice on the floor under counters.
      • Ensure to store food off the floor.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Front hand sink not supplied with paper towel.
      • Ensure to stock all hand sinks with hot and cold water, liquid soap and paper towel.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Freezer observed to have build-up of ice on shelves and dark discoloration indicative of mold on door.
      • Remove build-up of ice, wash and sanitize.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Observed peeling wall behind and beside 2-Compartment sink and kitchen hand sink.
      • Repair wall so that it is impervious to moisture and readily cleanable. In progress - looking for contractor.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Vents observed to be dusty.
      • Ensure to clean vents and increase frequency of cleaning. Comments Routine inspection conducted. Hand sink (other than violation) are properly supplied. Coolers measured 4°C or less, freezers measured -18°C or less and hot-holding measured 60°C or above. Temperature and dishwasher logs are maintained. Quats surface sanitizer measured 300ppm and dishwasher measured 50ppm chlorine solution. No pest activity observed at time of inspection. Staff certified FoodSafe level 1, expiration June 2031.

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