Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House

3128 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Bar / Pub

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two containers of mashed potatoes in a hot holding unit 115*F-120*F at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Per PIC, TCS mashed potatoes were cooked and placed in the hot holding unit less than 1 hours prior to the time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods in the process of cooling including a dairy "white sauce" between 77*F-90*F with lids still on. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a lock installed on the mop sink faucet, creating a shut-off downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers

5-205.12(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at the establishment. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House.

How does Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House is inspected around four times per year on average.

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