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Murph's Barbecue

615 Channelside Dr Unit 5, Tampa, FL 33602
American
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Murph's Barbecue 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 200-400 ppm employee added water retested to 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Trent cate
53A-02-7
Intermediate - 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. Missing for 2 employees observed for 2 employees
53B-13-5
70
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over milk reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested above 200-500 ppm discussed with employee to add more water.
22-43-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yori McMillan
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
61
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain under 3 compartment sink
29-44-4
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator replaced the water and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For what sanitizer
16-37-1
78
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Larry Cate **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
61
Jul 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of buckets in walk in cooler. Gaskets on reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Operator ordered new gaskets. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Operator ordered gasket for reach in cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Murph's Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Murph's Barbecue on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Murph's Barbecue?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Murph's Barbecue.

How does Murph's Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Murph's Barbecue most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Murph's Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Murph's Barbecue have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Murph's Barbecue means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Murph's Barbecue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Murph's Barbecue is inspected around three times per year on average.

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