Loving Hut
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Loving Hut, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with bag Operator removed bag **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled by warewash
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back chest freezer gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors not closing completely
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling with insulation showing in back store room
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottle of water stored on floor Employee area next to dining room
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezers
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometers missing in coolers
05-09-4
55
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking throughout facility - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in cup standing water 79 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm chorine **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in kitchen hand wash sink Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking throughout facility
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cut board grooved
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted
25-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in cup standing water 79°
10-07-4
45
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Small portions of items for orders less than 1 hr at make table Cold Holding 52-56F: Vegan shrimp, fried tofu, setian beef. Advised to use time plan or put on ice. - Noodles in tall reach in cooler on cook line 46F overnight per operator. Time plan provided to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Noodles in tall reach in cooler 46F overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Bowls and bags at sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - At front tea station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - Male cook in kitchen.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - In kitchen and front prep area.
36-37-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. - Cut ginger, banana, and lotus root in chest freezers throughout.
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Loving Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Loving Hut on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Loving Hut?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Loving Hut.
How does Loving Hut compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Loving Hut most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Loving Hut's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Loving Hut have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Loving Hut 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 Loving Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Loving Hut is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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