Murl's Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
95
Score
Murl's Kitchen has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Dorchester restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from June 2025. Address and provide and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Filters above stove top and grill with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Interior of the silver refrigerator in the basement visibly soiled.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue adn store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventialtion tags with a past expiration date from July 2025. Address and provide and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at the first hand sink in the main kitchen area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
78
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked fish in pans observed being left out at room temperature (90F). Discontinue and ensure all foods are being cooled in the proper temperature and time frame.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Singel use plastic container being used to dispense out bulk food bin. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked fish in pans observed being left out at room temperature (90F). Discontinue and ensure all foods are being cooled in the proper temperature and time frame.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Singel use plastic container being used to dispense out bulk food bin. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat cutting saw being used in the basement dry storage area with no hand sink. DISCONTINUE the use of the meat saw in the dry storage are unless otherwise authorized.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat cutting saw being used in the basement dry storage area with no hand sink. DISCONTINUE the use of the meat saw in the dry storage are unless otherwise authorized.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Walls inside of the restroom with paint peeling and chipping. Address and resurface/re-paint walls.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
35
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked fish in pans observed being left out at room temperature (90F). Discontinue and ensure all foods are being cooled in the proper temperature and time frame.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat cutting saw being used in the basement dry storage area with no hand sink. DISCONTINUE the use of the meat saw in the dry storage are unless otherwise authorized.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Singel use plastic container being used to dispense out bulk food bin. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Walls inside of the restroom with paint peeling and chipping. Address and resurface/re-paint walls.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
58
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at hte hand sink in the main kitchen area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
90
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Several pans of cooked rice left out cooling at room temperature (124F). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place for all TCS foods. Rice to be removed and placed into a unit to continue the cooling process
590.003/3-501.14-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat cutting saw observed located in the basment storage are with no hand sink available. Address and discontinue any type of preparation in the basement storage area.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the main kitchen/service area's not draining. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sink to be used until repairs have been made. Pipe under the hand sink in the front service area is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Several knives obsered being stored in between wall and knife holder. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment thermometer observed inside of the Cold Beer refrigeration unit. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
61
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken observed being thawed inn stagnant water. Disocontinue and esure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surface of the grill top with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non-inuse equipment at basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil. Clean interior of freezer to remove spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment stairs to basement and basement stairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove condensation tube draining into sink remove and provide adequate repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and basement area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No label for bulk food container provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean back splash sides and inbetween equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and post current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Murl's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Murl's Kitchen on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Murl's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Murl's Kitchen.
How does Murl's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Murl's Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Murl's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Murl's Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Murl's Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Murl's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Murl's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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