Murphy's Bar

45-01 23 Avenue, Queens, NY 11105

New American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Murphy's Bar has been inspected four times since 2023. Murphy's Bar was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Murphy's Bar's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Nov 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

02G

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Sep 20, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Murphy's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Murphy's Bar on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Murphy's Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Murphy's Bar.

How does Murphy's Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Murphy's Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Murphy's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Murphy's Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Murphy's Bar 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 Murphy's Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Murphy's Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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