Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Murphy Dining Hall

Name: Murphy Dining Hall
Address: 4600 Trinity Rd, Wake County, NC

4600 Trinity Rd

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 4, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P): Observed several casings of raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp inside walk-in cooler. CDI: PIC removed ground beef and arranged storage based on final cook temperature.

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notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14(A) Cooked TCS FOOD shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 135F to 41F or less within a total of 6 hours. (P): Two trays of pulled chicken placed in walk-in cooler two days prior did not reach 41F. Staff stated this food had not left the cooler at any time between initial cooling and todays inspection. CDI: Food discarded.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 6-501.111 Controlling Pests: The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests: The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. (C): Few flies observed in main kitchen area.

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The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Several ceiling tiles are missing around the kitchen due to water leaks from the ceiling. Staff is in the process of repairing the ceiling. Please ensure all repairs and ceiling tiles are replaces prior to your next inspection.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 14, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Food debris in bottom of both rolling hot-holding carts.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 8, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 17, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Ice build-up inside walk-in freezer door gasket; heat strip appears to be broken. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. CDI: Work order placed to repair heat strip.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 14, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Shell eggs kept on ice were holding at 54F. Ice was not making sufficient contact with the eggs to hold them at 41F or below. TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. CDI: Eggs swapped for ones in temperature and ice bath adjusted.