What is Murphys Restaurant & Lounge's health inspection score?

Murphys Restaurant & Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Murphys Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

Murphys Restaurant & Lounge was last inspected on October 4, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Murphys Restaurant & Lounge have?

Murphys Restaurant & Lounge has 29 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Murphys Restaurant & Lounge safe to eat at?

Murphys Restaurant & Lounge has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Murphys Restaurant & Lounge serve?

Murphys Restaurant & Lounge serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Murphys Restaurant & Lounge

Name: Murphys Restaurant & Lounge
Address: Dallas
Rating: 58

, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/4/2023

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0Fair

American•Dallas

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Oct 4, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.7

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 49/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (58/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Feb

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatest

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V4*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−3

Basic (3)

−4 pts

DAL-V1*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−1
DAL-V2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−1
DAL-V3*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−6 pts

DAL-V1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−3
DAL-V2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−3

Basic (8)

−12 pts

DAL-V3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−1
DAL-V6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−1
DAL-V7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−1
DAL-V8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−1
DAL-V9*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-V10*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

2 Med13 Basic

15 total

64/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−6 pts

DAL-V3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−3
DAL-V4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−3

Basic (13)

−18 pts

DAL-V1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V5*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
DAL-V6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−1
DAL-V8*47 Handwashing signage−1
DAL-V9*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−1
DAL-V10*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-V11*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
DAL-V12*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−1
DAL-V13*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−1
DAL-V14*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−1
DAL-V15*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−1

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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