CON MURPHY'S
17 S FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.686.2699
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 14 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. Ref. Number: 238633928
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025049789 | Jun 12, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed two slices of bread inside mix batter with raw shell eggs, using gloved hands, then grabbed ready to eat bacon. After instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone, then went inside walk in cooler to star working without washing hands. After manager instructed, employee washed hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area-Metallic drainer inside, employee removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table in cook line, employee removed.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside of walk in cooler.
Dec 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine 0ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, cutting boards are soiled and no longer can be cleaned.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, handwashing sink blocked with dump bucket. Operator moved up to clear sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Jun 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging indicating removal upon thawing. Per operator, fish thawed inside packaging overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed flip top cooler 2// diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop Sale. 2) Observed flip top cooler 1// diced chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; Food was stored over stacked inside container. Operator reduced amount of food in container and stored inside reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging indicating removal upon thawing. Per operator, fish thawed inside packaging overnight. Stop sale.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed gap between wall and baseboard under sink inside men's restroom, causing a in hole in the wall.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed soiled knife stored between flip top coolers at cook line. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in cup of standing water at bar. Operator dumped water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance.
May 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in front of walk in cooler, in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 1// liquid egg (48F - Cold Holding); green beans (45F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods were not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 1// liquid egg (48F - Cold Holding); green beans (45F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods were not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time mark on individual butters held at expo line. Per operator, butters put on time approximately two hours prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on butters.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no procedures for time as a public health control for individual butters held at expo line. Operator printed and filled out procedures during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in front of walk in cooler, in kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 1// liquid egg (48F - Cold Holding); green beans (45F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods were not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drink shaker lid stored inside 56F standing water at bar. Operator dumped water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled with food debris buildup.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, pooled eggs stored above ready to eat pulled pork. Operator reversed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles missing and on disrepair. Operator stated air conditioner leaking and on process of being repaired.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine in kitchen, standing water on floor behind machine. Operator had employee remove standing water during inspection.
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at walk in cooler - tray of cooked chicken with date marked manually with 10/25/24. As per operator it was a typo. Operator corrected date to 10/15/24
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees on duty with proof of food handlers training.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed items.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of spices stored with no cover. Operator covered item.
Oct 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees on duty with proof of food handlers training.
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today- item held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today- item held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees on duty with proof of food handlers training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice machine in kitchen - c02 tanks not tied.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled with food debris at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed, raw salmon stored in packaging indicating removal upon thawing, stored in flip top cooler at cookline. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. Ref. Number: 238633928
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.