Murphy Usa in Lake Park

Last inspected:

103 N Congress Ave, Lake Park, FL 33403
Overview

Murphy USA #7720 in Lake Park operates as a convenience store with limited food service. On September 3, 2026, the facility received nine violations during a sanitation inspection.

The establishment was found operating beyond its permitted scope by carrying food products containing Kratom extract while not being designated as a Hemp/Kratom Food Establishment; the facility was directed to remit payment for the appropriate fee within 10 days. Additional violations included the absence of a probe thermometer, no person in charge present during the inspection, and no certified food protection manager on staff. The facility lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events, failed to ensure employees understood their responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms, and could not demonstrate employee knowledge of disease transmission prevention. A cleaner spray was stored improperly at the coffee station without separation from food, and beverages were stored at the handwashing sink. Both items were corrected during the visit. The inspection outcome was Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements upon correction of violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Murphy Usa in Lake Park: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: HANG WENG, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. This food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit. The Food Establishment shall remit

Risk-Based Violations

2-101.11 No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of operation. 2-101.11 PfPf
No person in charge present during visit. o
2-103.11(P) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(P) PfPf
Unable to verify that food employees are aware of their responsibility to report diagnosis and symptoms related to foodborne illnesses. Reporting Agreement provided.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Employee was not able to answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guide provided. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea events not provided during visit. Industry document provided during visit.
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail: Cleaner spray displayed on the coffee station without proper separation. COS: Cleaner spray moved to designated area during visit. x
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Retail: Beverages and coffee server stored at hand wash sink. COS: Non hand wash items were removed during visit.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager certification available during visit. Industry Document Provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
No probe thermometer available during visit.
94 Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food products intended for human consumption beyond the scope of the existing permitted food establishment type pursuant to 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days.
This food establishment was found to be carrying food products containing Kratom extract while not being designated as a Hemp/Kratom Food Establishment. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245- 5520 for further assistance. o

Murphy Usa in Lake Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Murphy Usa in Lake Park last inspected?
Murphy Usa #7720 in Lake Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 3, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Murphy Usa in Lake Park had?
Murphy Usa #7720 in Lake Park has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Murphy Usa in Lake Park find?
Murphy Usa #7720 in Lake Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 3, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Murphy Usa in Lake Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Murphy Usa #7720 in Lake Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Murphy Usa in Lake Park?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Murphy Usa #7720 in Lake Park are: 2-101.11: No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of operation. 2-101.11 Pf; 2-103.11(P): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(P) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.

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