What is Murphy's Deli's health inspection score?

Murphy's Deli 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 Murphy's Deli last inspected?

Murphy's Deli was last inspected on September 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Murphy's Deli have?

Murphy's Deli has 49 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Murphy's Deli safe to eat at?

Murphy's Deli has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Murphy's Deli

Name: Murphy's Deli
Address: 1717 MAIN ST #C100, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 58

1717 MAIN ST #C100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/20/2023

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Downtown

Ranked #717 of 1000 in Downtown

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Sep 20, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

14x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Jan 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

3 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction−5
quat dispenser nozzle soiled needs replacment

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no food manager on site
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employee need food handler cards
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
inspection report not posted in public
DAL-5*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
brown pan where eggs cooked needs to be commercial appliance
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
chicken cut up in ric does not have date marking

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
SERVICE GREASE TRAP ASAP SERVICE EVERY 90 DAYS

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION RENEW EXPIRED MANAGER CERTIFICATES
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DISPOSE OF MOP WATER AND HANG MOP TO DRY

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE DAMP TOWELS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USE
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
NEEDED AT BACK SINK

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
dirty can opener blade

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
dispose of dirty mop water and hang mop to dry
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
seal hand sink to wall properly
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal items on clean equipment
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register or renew food managers or certificate with the city of Dallas and post
DAL-8*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
remove deli tissue liner on shelf with drinks
DAL-9*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide written procedure for bodily fluid clean up

Base deductions−21 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECORDS

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
must be 6 inches off the ground
DAL-2*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
clean vents above prep station in sink
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
needed at back hand sink
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN EQUIPMENT VERY DUSTY (COFFEE MACHINE)

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

4 Med3 Basic

7 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF−5
Cooling cooked vegetables on the counter
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Scour cream held at 47.4 degrees
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-6*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Andro fire ant killer in the kitchen

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-7*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
Single service dispensed flat

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*12 Report Sickness−5
NOT ON FILE FOR EMPLOYEE- PROVIDED A COPY
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO CURRENT RECORDS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
NO COD RFSM CERT
DAL-4*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NOT AVAILABLE
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PLEASE PROVIDE
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-7*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN INSIDE OF RIC
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
NOTICE OF CURRENT HEALTH REPORT

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
sliced ham measured at 48 degrees F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
containers of ranch dressing stored on the floor inside the kitchen prep area
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
expired permit
DAL-5*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
yoplait yogurt with a date of 4/27/2019

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
hard boiled eggs without date marking
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food stored on ground

Base deductions−4 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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