Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy

960 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Tempe sits at 95, putting Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing done in improper location (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bartender wash hands in the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Employee rewashed hands at the hand wash sink. Hands must only be washed at designated handwashing sinks. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about the importance only washing hands at handwashing sinks
2-301.15
90
Oct 24, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the handwashing sink at the bar. Bartender relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Reviewed with PIC about not blocking access to hand sinks at time of inspection. Handwashing sinks must be easily accessible and utilized for handwashing only
5-205.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ambient temperature of the front prep cooler at 48.9*F at time of inspection containing TCS food items (See #22). Per person in charge (PIC), cooler has been working intermittently and they are currently waiting for a replacement at time of inspection. Establishment decided to discontinue use of the front prep table, PIC placed a do not use sign on prep table, and the establishment will only utilize the back prep table that is able to keep TCS food items at 41*F or below at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cheba Hut Tempe - Hardy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.