Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group

508 W Taylor St, Griffin, GA 30223

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show five inspections at Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Griffin average 85, so Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods items are not cooling adequately for safety.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Inspector notes: Observed written procedure is not provided for eggs that are being held under Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC).

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels are not readily available at hand sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed hot water is not readily available at hand sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food handlers are eating in the kitchen while preparing food items.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in coolers do not adequately maintain food items at 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels are not readily available at hand sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink is being used for other purposes than hand washing (ex. dump sink, wiping towels).

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food handlers are eating and drinking beverages in unapproved containers in back kitchen prep area.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling methods are being used for Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods (ex. stacking containers, using coolers that are in constant use, leaving out on counter at room temperature).

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed vacuum sealed raw fish is not removed from packaging after being thawed per package instructions.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in coolers do not consistently maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F or above.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items are improperly stored next to customer food, equipment, and single service.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods did not cool adequately for safety in required times and temperatures.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soap is not readily available at hand sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drinks stored by customer food.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw TCS foods are being thawed in standing water and at room temperature.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed cooler and glass cooler in back preparation area does not consistently maintain 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items are improperly stored next to customer food and equipment for food preparation.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food items are being prepared and stored at the 3-compartent sink.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items are improperly stored throughout food prep areas.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooling methods are inadequate for cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group.

How does Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group compare to other restaurants in Griffin?

Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Griffin average of 85.

Has Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Murphy's Restaurant/Roldan Restaurant Group is inspected around two times per year on average.

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