Loving Hut

1804 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Vegetarian
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Loving Hut, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting Loving Hut on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in water with a quaternary ammonia sanitizer concentration at 0ppm. Observed sanitizer wall dispenser hose blocked and not dispensing appropriate amount of sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Person in charge (PIC) emptied sanitizer buckets at time of inspection. Demonstrated how to set up three-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets with bleach until more quaternary ammonia sanitizer can be obtained
3-304.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker cap at mop sink rusted and in disrepair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
90
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker cap at mop sink rusted and in disrepair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried carrots and potatoes sitting at room temperature in a shallow metal bowl with an internal temperature of 112*F. An employee indicated the potatoes were fried ~1.75 before inspection. Time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. The potatoes and carrots were refried to 165*F and were placed into the walk-in refrigerator to cool. Operator explained to employee that TCS foods must be cooled from 135*F to 70*F with 2 hours and 70*F to 41*F within 4 hours. Cooling guidance emailed
4-301.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of grime and dust on metal racks, drying racks, water filtration system, and other non-food contact surfaces of equipment throughout the establishment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Loving Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Loving Hut on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Loving Hut?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Loving Hut.

How does Loving Hut compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Loving Hut most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Loving Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Loving Hut have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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