Murray Hillbilly
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Murray Hillbilly, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Murray Hillbilly is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm in triple sink, water leak gets into sanitizer water and it is probably diluting it, employee changed solution, 200 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
22-47-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55f cooked soy and soy patties, 70f cut tomatoes, coleslaw, cooked soy, vegan wings, cut lettuce in prep cooler, some wrote time and some overnight stop sale, employee discarded them **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes and lettuce
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside by rear door
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. None **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. Employees here for a year, 8 months and 2 months ago **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For fry salt by cook line
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling has exposed insulation. Above prep area, front counter
14-36-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. A couple at front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One by handsink next to rear door, employee cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting lettuce
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at front counter, gasket dirty in box freezer at storage dining area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door upright cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor, storage dining area
25-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At front counter, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On back prep table, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Frame of sneeze guard **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
21
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Murray Hillbilly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Murray Hillbilly on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Murray Hillbilly compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Murray Hillbilly most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Murray Hillbilly's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Murray Hillbilly have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Murray Hillbilly 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 Murray Hillbilly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Murray Hillbilly is inspected around two times per year on average.
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