Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower

6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
American
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower is still short, with only one visit logged. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most common issue across all inspections has been plumbing fixture installation, showing up one time.

The city-wide average is 87, putting Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Utility line/duct installation. exposed utility service lines and pipes not installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings. utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed on walls or ceilings in those areas listed in subsection (b) of this section. service lines behind counters used only for beverage preparation may be exposed on the inside counter walls if necessary for service and if kept to a minimum. if exposed in rooms or areas allowed in subsection (c) of this section, air conditioning / ventilation / heating ducts shall be of smooth rigid metal and designed with a circular cross-section.
20-21.23(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower?

Across the inspection record, plumbing fixture installation has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower.

How does Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 87.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Murphy's Deli - Smith Tower means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.