Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2024
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 24, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Raw seafood (fish) was observed directly adjacent to cooked wings in food prep refrigerator unit New Violation.
46.281
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. New Violation.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Rear door to storage area and walkin was observed propped open during time of inspection -Side door near front bar was observed continuously open during time of inspection New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Flooring in kitchen area rear storage areas observed not easily cleanable -Gaps and holes observed in flooring in front bar area especially under serving window New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Inadequate lighting observed in bar area. New Violation.
46.943
67
Nov 13, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in bar area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. -person charge provided label at time of inspection.
46.1002
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Container of pickles observed on fllor in walkin uncovered.
46.281
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Flooring in kitchen area rear storage areas observed not easily cleanable, paint observed chipped at surfaces or missing New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Rear door to storage area and walkin was observed propped open during time of inspection
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Large amounts of food containers observed on flooring inside walkin unit New Violation.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Excess ice accumulation observed in walkin freezer unit.
46.714
58
Aug 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Orders: Discontinue usage of defective dishwasher immediately until repaired. Utensils must be manually washed, rinsed, and sanitized in 3 compartment sink. New Violation.
46.675(d)(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Application will be emailed with inspection report. New Violation.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Gap observed at threshold of both entry doors -Rear door to storage area and walkin was observed continuously open during time of inspection New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Excess ice accumulation observed in walkin freezer unit. New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Excess cardboard observed outside on grounds in rear of facility on sidewalk. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Floor cleaning needed throughout facility. - Food debris and grease accumulations observed on floors behind equipment behind bar and rear storage area behind kitchen. -Excess storage in basement and behind bar of unnecessary materials. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting observed in bar area. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon on file is from Jun 24, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon.
Has Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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