MURRAY'S TAVERN
4527 120TH ST, Jacksonville FL 32244 · 9047788675
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
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MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021012023 | Feb 4, 2021 | Apr 8, 2021 | $320 |
| 5--2018052897 | Sep 27, 2018 | Mar 5, 2019 | $600 |
| 5--2018034744 | Jun 27, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | $160 |
| 5--2017035171 | Jul 18, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 | $640 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler, plastic container of sliced cheese date marked 2/11/26.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Food bowl on ground to right of porch with food in bowl for stray cats.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to show any proof of food handler training for any employee.
Food stored on floor. In back hallway, container of fry oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. On dumpster out front of establishment, drain plug missing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage room, box of toilet paper stored on floor. Operator moved box to shelf.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In mop sink room on shelf, two spray bottles of tan liquid not labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen area, ice bucket on floor between prep tables not inverted. Owner moved and flipped ice bucket.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's room trash can does not have lid. Owner stated she will go buy one today.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink at bar tested 0ppm. Employee added more sanitizer. Re-tested 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in small kitchen, raw beef burgers stored on top of ready to eat french fries. Items moved and stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler in small kitchen, marinara sauce opened eight (8) days prior and cut tomatoes prepared nine (9) days prior. Items discarded.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored under bar top near triple sink.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Last well test was January 2023.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in establishment - one by black reach in cooler in bar and one in dry food storage area. Both dead roaches discarded.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bar top in bar. Floor in mop sink area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in dry food storage area in back area of establishment.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dry storage room in back area of establishment.
Wall/Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Exposed wood in small dry storage area in back of establishment.
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.